Senior PHP Developer - Birmingham - Perm

Infused Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital solutions company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior PHP Developer to design and maintain web applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive PHP experience, proficiency in Laravel, and solid cloud-based system skills. This hybrid position involves teamwork in an Agile environment, focusing on high-quality, scalable applications.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in PHP development.
• Strong proficiency with modern web frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based Linux systems and MySQL database administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain web applications using modern PHP frameworks.
• Work collaboratively within an Agile team, using tools such as Jira for sprint management.
• Ensure reliability, security, and performance across all applications.

Skills

PHP development

Laravel

MySQL

Cloud-based Linux systems

TDD

Version control (Git)

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PHPUnit

AWS

Jira

Job description

Position: Senior PHP Developer
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 1 - 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 + Benefits
Right to Work: Only open to UK-based applicants (no visa sponsorship available)

Overview

We're on the lookout for a talented Senior PHP Developer to join a forward-thinking digital team in Birmingham. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across a modern web stack to deliver performant, scalable applications that support business growth.

You'll take an active role in shaping the technical direction, working closely with product and design teams to deliver clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems and is passionate about building high-quality digital solutions.

What You\'ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain web applications using modern PHP frameworks.
• Develop within LAMP environments.
• Write high-quality, testable code and contribute to automated testing strategies (e.g. PHPUnit).
• Manage and optimise cloud-hosted Linux servers and MySQL databases, ideally within AWS.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Work collaboratively within an Agile team, using tools such as Jira for sprint management.
• Ensure reliability, security, and performance across all applications.

Your Experience

• Extensive commercial experience in PHP development.
• Strong proficiency with Laravel and modern web frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based Linux systems and MySQL database administration.
• Confident in version control (Git) and automated deployment practices.
• Comfortable working independently and owning project deliverables.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and best practices in TDD.

Bonus Skills

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional PHP or MySQL certifications (Zend, PHP Development, etc.).
• Familiarity with scalable architecture design and microservices principles.

If this role interests you, please send me a copy of your CV for immediate interview slots.