Software Developer - PHP

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital agency in Belfast is seeking a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to join their innovative team. You will build modern PHP applications, develop Craft CMS solutions, and work closely with a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years’ experience in PHP, JavaScript (Vue.js preferred), and MySQL. The position offers one day of hybrid flexibility in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility (1 day in office)

Supportive team culture

Real opportunities to learn, grow, and lead

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience with PHP, JavaScript (Vue.js preferred), and MySQL.
• Experience with Craft CMS, Laravel/Symfony, Docker, or Cloud hosting (AWS/DigitalOcean) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build modern PHP applications using PHP 8.x, Composer, and PSR standards.
• Develop Craft CMS solutions and custom plugins/modules.
• Work closely with designers, PMs, and developers to deliver high-quality digital products.
• Integrate APIs, optimise performance, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript (Vue.js)

MySQL

Tools

Docker

Craft CMS

Laravel

Symfony

AWS

DigitalOcean

Job description

Overview

VANRATH is partnering with a multi-award-winning digital agency to recruit a talented Full stack PHP Developer to join their growing team. If you're passionate about writing clean, efficient code and building scalable web applications in a collaborative, fast-paced environment - this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Do

• Build modern PHP applications using PHP 8.x, Composer, and PSR standards
• Develop Craft CMS solutions and custom plugins/modules
• Work closely with designers, PMs, and developers to deliver high-quality digital products
• Integrate APIs, optimise performance, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years\' experience with PHP, JavaScript (Vue.js preferred), and MySQL
• Bonus: Experience with Craft CMS, Laravel/Symfony, Docker, or Cloud hosting (AWS/DigitalOcean)

Why Apply?

• Join an innovative, award-winning dev team
• Work on exciting, high-impact projects
• Hybrid flexibility (1 day in office)
• Supportive team culture
• Real opportunities to learn, grow, and lead

For more information about this opportunity - or to discuss other IT roles in Belfast or across Northern Ireland - please apply via the link below or reach out to Jarlath O\'Rourke in strict confidence.