Software Engineer (PHP, JavaScript)

LaraBench; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

LaraBench in the United Kingdom is seeking a versatile software engineer to build business-critical software with direct commercial impact.

You will influence engineering standards, solution design and the adoption of AI-assisted delivery practices, while working across cloud infrastructure, APIs and integrations.

Strong PHP development (Symfony/Laravel or similar), solid JavaScript, and SQL experience are essential, plus the ability to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PHP with Symfony or Laravel or similar modern framework.
• Strong JavaScript development experience.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and review generated code.
• Strong debugging, testing and code review capabilities.
• Experience working with APIs and third-party integrations.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to AWS, Linux, CI/CD or deployment automation is advantageous.
• Experience maintaining or modernising established software platforms is beneficial.

Skills

PHP development

Symfony/Laravel

JavaScript development

SQL databases

APIs & integrations

AI-assisted tooling

Debugging & testing

Code review

Adaptability

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AWS

Linux

CI/CD pipelines

Deployment automation

Job description

• Play a key role in developing business-critical software with direct commercial impact.
• Influence engineering standards, solution design and the adoption of AI-assisted delivery practices.
• Enjoy autonomy, variety and exposure to cloud infrastructure, APIs, integrations and modern development practices.
• Strong PHP development experience using Symfony, Laravel or a comparable modern framework.
• Solid JavaScript development skills.
• Experience designing and working with relational databases and SQL.
• Proven ability to turn business requirements into structured technical solutions.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and reviewing generated code effectively.
• Strong debugging, testing and code review capabilities.
• Experience working with APIs and third‑party integrations.
• Ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly.
• Clear communication skills and experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to AWS, Linux, CI/CD pipelines or deployment automation would be advantageous.
• Experience maintaining or modernising established software platforms would be beneficial.