Senior Software Developer

TEAM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Software Developer to craft tools for a busy service team. You'll develop new features using React and PHP, maintain a CRM, and ensure smooth operations with intuitive user interfaces. The role offers a salary package between £60,000 - £75,000 and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will have strong PHP and React experience along with knowledge of database optimization.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus additional days

3% pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Childcare vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with PHP (Laravel, OOP, unit testing).
• Previous experience using React to build interfaces.
• An understanding of core design patterns.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Knowledge of AWS (beneficial but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Developing new features and applications using React and PHP.
• Maintaining and improving an existing CRM.
• Working through ticket‑based workflows with pull‑request reviews.
• Writing tests to support clean, reliable deployments.
• Building intuitive user interfaces with React.
• Optimising database queries in MySQL.

Skills

PHP

React

OOP

Unit testing

Database optimization

Linux

Job description

You know better than most that great systems don't happen by accident - they're crafted. As Senior SoftwareDeveloper, you'll step into a role where your work shapes the tools a busy service team relies on every day, building intuitive interfaces and maintaining critical platforms that keep operations running smoothly.

What's in it for you

• A salary package of £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)
• Your choice of laptop (Mac/Linux)
• 25 days' holiday plus an additional day for each completed year (capped at 6)
• 3% pension contribution
• Private Medical Insurance with discounted family add-ons
• Death in Service cover
• Childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work scheme
• Free breakfast days and discounted gym membership
• Work-from-home policy
• Supportive, skilled colleagues who care about high-quality code

What you'll be getting stuck into as a Senior Software Developer

• Developing new features and applications using React and PHP
• Maintaining and improving an existing CRM
• Working through ticket‑based workflows with pull‑request reviews
• Writing tests to support clean, reliable deployments
• Building intuitive user interfaces with React
• Optimising database queries in MySQL

What you'll bring to the table as a Senior Software Developer

• Previous experience working with PHP (Laravel, OOP, unit testing)
• Previous experience using React to build interfaces
• An understanding of core design patterns
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Knowledge of AWS (beneficial but not essential)

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.

If you're ready to take your next step as a Senior Software Developer, send your application today - we'd love to hear from you.

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