Senior PHP Web Developer

Pearson; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is looking for a Full Stack Developer to work across its innovative projects. The role involves using Laravel and MySQL to deliver data-driven solutions in a flexible hybrid work environment. Join a diverse team aiming to redefine education through technology.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in full stack development.
• Experience in large-scale, high-traffic data solutions.
• Strong UI design knowledge; experience in education sector beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with global development teams.
• Ensure successful application deployment and provide production support.

Skills

Laravel

MySQL

PHP

AWS

Docker

Agile

UI design

Communication

Job description

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Location : Rotherham, Oxford, London or Manchester

Salary : £45 – 55k, plus on target bonus of 8%

About Pearson : Our purpose at Pearson is to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We are the world’s leading learning company, dedicated to creating accessible, sustainable digital learning resources that prepare millions annually for lifelong learning.

About Pearson Assessment Services : The PAS team provides assessment services to UK and international markets, supporting government education departments with project management, operations, and technical solutions. We support curriculum, qualifications, and assessments for students worldwide, delivering exams to over a million students across 80+ countries annually.

About you

You should have significant experience in full stack development, creating solutions that benefit users, preferably within an Agile environment using Scrum or Kanban.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven success in software and data projects using Laravel on front and backend
• Designing and implementing MySQL database structures
• Creating technical specifications from requirements
• Estimating and developing in Agile
• Participating in peer reviews
• Delivering complex projects under tight deadlines
• Collaborating with global development teams
• Contributing to architectural discussions and cloud-based system design
• Working with product owners and business analysts to refine requirements
• Ensuring successful application deployment and providing production support
• Applying best practices in Laravel, PHP, MySQL, AWS, Docker, and containers
• Experience in large-scale, high-traffic data solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel for project support
• Strong UI design knowledge; experience in education sector beneficial

Job Location and Hours

The role is based in Rotherham, London, Oxfordshire, or Manchester, with a 37.5-hour workweek. Our hybrid policy requires visiting the office once a week, with potential for occasional travel. Candidates should be within a suitable commute as office presence policies may evolve.

What to expect from Pearson

Pearson was named one of the top 10 most innovative education companies in 2022. We aim to make learning impactful and are transitioning to a fully digital model with ambitious growth targets across divisions like Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, and more. We promote an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and belonging, supporting employees to reach their full potential.