Web Developer (PHP & Laravel)

LaraBench; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LaraBench in Ipswich is seeking a PHP Laravel Developer to help build and enhance customer-facing platforms, internal systems and APIs. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team with real ownership over the products you develop.

You will work with PHP 8, Laravel and MySQL in a Hybrid arrangement, reporting to the CTO and shaping features and architecture while delivering high-quality software in a FinTech context.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong understanding of MySQL, APIs, MVC and OOP principles.
• Experience within a LAMP or LEMP environment.
• A passion for learning and delivering high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using PHP 8, Laravel and MySQL.
• Build new features across web platforms, backend systems and APIs.
• Optimise performance, scalability and code quality.
• Work closely with the CTO and development team on new projects and enhancements.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

APIs

MVC

OOP principles

AWS

Vue.js

Python

AI integrations

Tools

Git

AWS

Job description

PHP Laravel Developer

Ipswich | Hybrid | FinTech

We're working with a growing fintech business looking for a PHP Laravel Developer to help build and enhance their customer-facing platforms, internal systems and APIs. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll have real ownership and influence over the products you develop.

The Role

• Develop and maintain applications using PHP 8, Laravel and MySQL.
• Build new features across web platforms, backend systems and APIs.
• Optimise performance, scalability and code quality.
• Work closely with the CTO and development team on new projects and enhancements.

What We're Looking For

• Commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong understanding of MySQL, APIs, MVC and OOP principles.
• Experience within a LAMP or LEMP environment.
• A passion for learning and delivering high-quality software.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI applications, LLMs or intelligent automation projects.
• Python experience for integrations, automation or backend services.
• Experience with AWS, Vue.js or modern development practices.
• Fintech or financial services experience.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Interested in building modern Laravel applications while gaining exposure to emerging AI technologies? We'd love to hear from you.