Senior PHP Laravel Developer

Oscar Technology; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated marketing agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior PHP Developer to bolster their expanding digital team. This role requires over 5 years of PHP development experience, with a strong focus on Laravel. Responsibilities include building complex web projects, leading backend development, and mentoring junior developers. The position offers a hybrid working model of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home, alongside competitive compensation of up to £65,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in PHP development.
• Strong knowledge of Laravel.
• Solid front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining complex web projects using Laravel.
• Leading backend development and database structures.
• Developing and integrating APIs and third-party systems.
• Collaborating with designers and creatives.

Skills

PHP Development

Laravel

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Git

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer | Up to £65,000 | 2 Days in Office, 3 days WFH | Manchester

We're partnered with a leading integrated marketing agency who are expanding their digital offering and looking for a Senior PHP Developer to join their growing tech team. This is a very exciting time for them!

Some of their clients include : Cancer Research UK, NHS Ambulance services, AgeUK, Covonia and many others.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining complex web projects using Laravel.
• Leading backend development and database structures
• Developing and integrating APIs and third-party systems
• Collaborating with designers and creatives to deliver exceptional digital experiences
• Mentoring junior developers and supporting the technical lead
• Overseeing hosting environments (Plesk, cPanel) and recommending improvements
• Ensuring performance, scalability, and security across all builds

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in PHP development
• Strong knowledge of Laravel.
• Solid front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React or Livewire a bonus)
• Experience with Git, version control, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment