Senior PHP (WordPress) Developer

Oscar Associates Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated marketing agency in Greater Manchester is looking for a Senior PHP (WordPress) Developer to join their expanding tech team. The role involves building complex web projects, leading backend development, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in PHP and strong WordPress knowledge. This position offers a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining complex web projects using WordPress.
• Leading backend development and database structures.
• Developing and integrating APIs and third-party systems.
• Collaborating with designers to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Mentoring junior developers.

Skills

PHP development

WordPress proficiency

HTML, CSS, JavaScript skills

Git and version control

Experience with cloud platforms

Tools

Plesk

cPanel

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Senior PHP (WordPress) 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 WordPress 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 WordPress
• 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 WordPress.
• 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.