Senior Software Engineer, PHP

ARC IT Recruitment; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech recruitment agency seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join a collaborative team in Brighton. You will play a key role in modernizing the technology stack while developing core product features using PHP and Laravel. This position emphasizes collaboration across the product life cycle, from feature shaping to refinement. The team operates in a hybrid manner, working in the office three days a week, allowing for flexibility. Your contributions will have a visible impact on the platform's evolution.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel is crucial.
• Familiarity with React and other modern JavaScript frameworks is advantageous.
• Experience in API integration and usage is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core product features using PHP (Laravel).
• Support and integrate third-party tools like HubSpot and Stripe.
• Contribute to the transition to a React / JavaScript Front End.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver solutions.
• Enhance system stability, scalability, and performance.

Skills

Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel

Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks

Experience working with APIs

Job description

A Senior Software Engineer is sought to join a progressive, collaborative development team based in Brighton. As the business embarks on a journey to modernise its technology stack and enhance the user experience, this role offers the chance to make a real impact - helping to shape how the platform evolves and performs in the next stage of its journey.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team where your ideas will be valued and your work will have visible impact. You'll be involved across the full product life cycle from shaping new features to refining existing functionality.

The team typically works three days per week from the Brighton office with hybrid flexibility for the remainder of the week.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core product features using PHP (Laravel)
• Support and integrate third‑party tools such as HubSpot and Stripe
• Contribute to the ongoing transition towards a React / JavaScript Front End
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Enhance system stability, scalability and performance through continuous improvement

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (React experience a bonus, not essential)
• Experience working with APIs and third…