Php jobs in United States

Location: Swindon (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Build the Technology that Powers a Safer, Smarter Future

We're working with a leading UK organisation at the forefront of technology-driven workplace and safety solutions to recruit an experienced Senior PHP Software Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking business where technology underpins operations and drives innovation. You'll play a key role in developing and enhancing the company's in-house systems, supporting digital transformation, and helping to deliver seamless solutions to major UK clients.

As a Senior PHP Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of core technical components within a fast-evolving software ecosystem. You'll design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure applications while mentoring junior developers and collaborating closely with teams across the business.

• Lead the design and development of new features and modules within Laravel-based applications.
• Refactor and optimise existing codebases to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and third‑party systems.
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following modern PHP standards.
• Contribute to architectural planning, sprint reviews, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with DevOps and front-end teams to deliver seamless end‑to‑end solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other developers.

• 7+ years of professional PHP development experience, including strong knowledge of Laravel.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and application architecture.
• Proficiency with MySQL and SQL Server.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
• Proven experience in API development and third‑party integrations.
• Strong understanding of testing practices and CI/CD workflows using Git.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and communication skills.

• Experience deploying applications to AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with microservices or event‑driven architectures.
• Exposure to front‑end frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
• Understanding of security best practices.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation where innovation and purpose go hand in hand. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact.

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum (DOE)
• Performance‑related bonuses
• Hybrid working (Swindon HQ with remote flexibility)
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued
• The chance to make a tangible impact on systems and products used by major UK clients