Senior PHP Developer

Reed; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Swindon is seeking a Senior PHP Software Engineer to take ownership of key technical components in a modern software ecosystem. This full-time role includes leading development in Laravel applications and optimizing codebases. Applicants should have 7+ years of experience in PHP development, a strong understanding of APIs, and proficiency with MySQL. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional PHP development experience including Laravel.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and application architecture.
• Proficiency with MySQL and SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new features in Laravel-based applications.
• Refactor and optimise existing codebases for performance.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations.

Skills

PHP development

Laravel

MySQL

Docker

API development

Testing practices

CI/CD workflows

Job description

Overview

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Swindon (hybrid)
• Job Type: Full-time

Senior PHP Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a PHP Software Engineer to join our in-house development team. This role offers the chance to take ownership of key technical components within our modern software ecosystem, which is crucial for our core business operations and client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new features and modules within our Laravel-based applications.
• Refactor and optimise existing codebases for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following modern PHP standards.
• Contribute to architectural planning, sprint reviews, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with DevOps and front-end teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other developers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional PHP development experience, including Laravel.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and application architecture.
• Proficiency with MySQL and SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
• Solid experience with API development, and third-party integrations.
• Strong knowledge of testing practices and CI/CD workflows using Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Desirable / Nice to Have

• Experience deploying applications to AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with microservices or event-driven architecture.
• Exposure to front-end frameworks such as ReactJS or Vue.js.
• Understanding of security best practices.
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.