Software Engineer (PHP)

Rutherford Briant; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech-driven business in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to build scalable applications and develop a fast-growing SaaS platform. You'll work in an Agile environment, focusing on clean coding, collaboration, and continuous improvements. Ideal candidates have experience with modern PHP frameworks and an understanding of front-end principles. This role offers the chance to impact a rapidly scaling product while working in a supportive and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel) and Git version control.
• Strong understanding of front-end principles and intuitive user experience.
• Experience working on finance systems, fintech platforms, or highly numerical transaction-driven products.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code and follow best development and testing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver new features.
• Support performance improvements, troubleshooting and continuous platform enhancement.

Skills

Experience with modern PHP frameworks

Git version control

Strong understanding of front-end principles

Intuitive user experience

Tools

Laravel

React

Vue

Job description

Do you love building scalable applications and working with modern PHP frameworks? Are you excited by the chance to develop a fast-growing SaaS platform and see the direct impact of your work?

We’re supporting a dynamic tech-driven business who are looking for a Software Engineer to join their team. You’ll work in an Agile environment building a cloud-based product that streamlines and automates processes for high-volume users. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and contributing ideas in a collaborative environment, this role could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code and follow best development and testing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver new features.
• Support performance improvements, troubleshooting and continuous platform enhancement.

Requirements

• Experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel) and Git version control.
• Strong understanding of front-end principles and intuitive user experience.
• Experience working on finance systems, fintech platforms, or highly numerical transaction-driven products.

Desirables

• Work with modern JS frameworks (React or Vue).
• Demonstrate experience with AI tools or APIs.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Work with search and real-time technologies such as Meilisearch or WebSockets.

If you want to join a supportive tech team, work with modern tools, and make an impact on a rapidly scaling product — APPLY NOW!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.