Senior PHP Developer

La Fosse Associates; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company is seeking a Senior Developer to design and maintain high-performance backend systems. The role involves leading architectural decisions and deploying solutions in cloud environments. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience with PHP and Laravel, along with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. This position offers a remote setup with occasional travel to London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Vue.js.
• Solid understanding of MVC frameworks, RESTful APIs, and database optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, DigitalOcean, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side systems and APIs.
• Lead on performance, scalability, and security improvements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product improvements.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

Vue.js

AWS

DigitalOcean

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Developer – PHP / Laravel

Location: Remote UK (with quarterly travel to London)
Schedule: Full-time

Overview:

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Developer to join our fast-paced and collaborative tech team. You’ll be responsible for designing and maintaining high-performance backend systems, leading architectural decisions, and deploying solutions to cloud environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on problem-solving, innovation, and ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side systems and APIs

• Lead on performance, scalability, and security improvements

• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployment

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product improvements

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Vue.js

• Solid understanding of MVC frameworks, RESTful APIs, and database optimisation

• Hands-on experience with AWS, DigitalOcean, Docker, and Kubernetes

• Experience with high-concurrency, high-availability system environments

• Familiarity with OAuth, JWT, and backend security best practices

• CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps workflows

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Who You Are:

• Adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented

• Strong at managing priorities and working under pressure

• Quick to learn with great time management and initiative

Interested? Apply now and become a key contributor to a growing and tech-forward team.

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