Senior PHP Developer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced PHP Architect/Lead Developer to work remotely. This role involves designing and maintaining web services and mentoring developers, utilizing modern PHP frameworks like Symfony and Laravel. Ideal candidates will have strong PHP skills, experience in database design, and a passion for coding best practices. Join us for a collaborative environment where you can deliver impactful work from anywhere.

Benefits

Flexible remote contract

Cutting-edge environment

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong PHP development expertise with object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
• Proven experience with Symfony, Laravel, and custom MVC frameworks.
• Expertise in relational database schema design and optimization (MySQL).
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX.
• Experience with unit/functional testing and Docker containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications and web services using PHP.
• Architect and optimize database systems and craft raw SQL queries for performance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers.
• Support a global user base with high-quality code.

Skills

PHP development expertise

Symfony framework

Laravel framework

database schema design

Git workflows

JavaScript

problem-solving abilities

Docker containerization

Job description

PHP Architect / Lead Developer

Location: 100% Remote

Contract: 6-month contract (potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced PHP Architect/Lead Developer to join our agile, forward-thinking technology team. Our in-house platforms power everything from industry-leading e-learning solutions to highly integrated office logistics, all hosted on AWS.

In this role, you'll help shape the architecture of new features, enhance existing systems, and mentor a talented team of developers. You'll work with modern PHP frameworks-Symfony, Laravel, and in-house MVC solutions-while leveraging CI/CD practices and cloud-native designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications, e-learning portals, and web services using PHP.
• Apply solid software design patterns and industry best practices.
• Architect and optimize database systems (MySQL) and craft raw SQL queries for performance.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Build and maintain client and management reporting tools.
• Contribute to the evolution of developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS-based architectures.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers.
• Support a global user base and ensure high-quality, well-documented code.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong PHP development expertise with object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
• Proven experience with Symfony, Laravel, and custom MVC frameworks.
• Solid architecture and design skills for complex, scalable applications.
• Expertise in relational database schema design and optimization (MySQL).
• Proficiency with Git workflows, LAMP stack, and REST API integrations.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS (specificity, inheritance, positioning), JavaScript, AJAX, and DOM manipulation.
• Experience with unit/functional testing and Docker containerization.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Desirable

• Enterprise/ERP application development.
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native deployments.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Strong front-end skills.

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-edge environment: Work with a seasoned PHP team using modern CI/CD practices.
• Collaborative culture: Friendly, knowledge-sharing environment that values new ideas and continuous learning.
• Flexible remote contract: Deliver impactful work from anywhere.

How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of our platforms? Send your CV and a short cover letter highlighting relevant experience to (url removed) with the subject line "PHP Architect/Lead Developer - Contract".

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.