Senior PHP Developer (Full-stack)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join their dynamic team in Nottingham. In this role, you'll work on complex applications in a multi-server environment, handling both backend and frontend tasks, using modern technologies including AWS. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Modern tech stack and tools

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Laravel framework.
• Proficiency in AWS services and database management.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack web applications leveraging PHP and modern technologies.
• Design and implement scalable solutions in multi-server environments.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

JavaScript

AWS

RESTful API

Linux

HTML5

CSS3

Git

Tools

Docker

Elasticsearch

Terraform

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Client:

Skyloop Digital LTD

Location:

nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: UK, "Remote"Salary: £90,000 – £110,000Type: Full-TimeAbout the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join our dynamic development team. You'll be working on complex, scalable applications in a multi-server environment, contributing to both backend and frontend development while leveraging modern cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using PHP and modern frontend technologies
• Design and implement scalable solutions in multi-server environments
• Work with AWS cloud services to build robust, distributed systems
• Optimize database performance and design efficient data structures
• Implement and manage queue systems for asynchronous processing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making
  

Required Skills & ExperienceBackend Development

• 5+ years of PHP development experience
• Expert-level Laravel framework knowledge
• Strong understanding of full HTTP workflow in multi-server environments
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Proficiency in both MySQL and PostgreSQL databases

System Administration & Infrastructure

• Working knowledge of Linux systems (command line, file permissions, process management)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
• Knowledge of queue systems (SQS, Redis, Beanstalk, or similar)
• Understanding of load balancing, caching strategies, and CDN implementation
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools

Frontend Development

• Proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar)
• Strong HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design skills
• Understanding of build tools and asset compilation

General Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Jest, etc.)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of additional AWS services (ElastiCache, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch or similar search engines
• Experience with performance optimization and monitoring tools
• DevOps experience and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• System administration experience with web servers (Apache, Nginx)
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Modern tech stack and tools
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale projects
  

How to Apply

Please send your resume along with:

• Portfolio of recent projects
• Brief cover letter explaining your experience with our tech stack
• Links to your GitHub/GitLab profile

If you decide to apply via LinkedIn, you will receive an email requesting additional information for your job application. You can also apply via email and send all requested materials (see below) straight to [emailprotected] (our external supporting recruiter).