Lead PHP Developer

We are seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of our internal PHP-systems and their integrations with key business platforms including Magento 2, Sage 200, Agility PIM and MySQL. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader, with a driven personality that can architect and maintain existing and future solutions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

· Lead the design, development, and optimisation of internal PHP applications and services.

· Architect secure and scalable integrations between internal systems and external platforms (Magento 2, PIM, Sage 200, MySQL).

· Establish coding standards, development processes, and architectural guidelines.

· Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve system performance and developer productivity.

· Ensure systems are stable and secure within a Linux server environment.

· Ability to run and monitor shell scripts via SSH.

Development & Integration

· Develop, maintain, and refactor PHP applications using modern frameworks and best practices.

· Build and manage REST/SOAP APIs and data pipelines supporting cross-system communication.

· Optimise MySQL queries, indexes, and schema structures to maximise performance and reliability.

· Ensure thorough version control practices through Bitbucket repositories working to a GIT framework.

· Coordinate with the rest of the IT team and other departments to complete projects.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

· Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across PHP applications and integrated systems.

· Perform code audits, implement system improvements, and monitor performance.

· Maintain high standards for security, data governance, and documentation.

· Produce detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides.

Do you have experience in PHP?, · 2+ years of PHP development experience in a senior capacity.

· Strong proficiency in PHP 7/8, OOP, and MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar).

· Hands-on experience with Magento 2 or similar e-commerce platforms, particularly with their API integrations.

· Experience integrating with ERP systems (ideally Sage 200) and PIM platforms.

· Advanced skills in MySQL, including schema design, performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation.

· Ability to design and consume REST/SOAP APIs.

· Proficiency with Bitbucket or similar code storage for Git-based version control.

· Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Docker and CI/CD pipeline.

Non-technical Skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

· Strong collaborative abilities and a willingness to research and test emerging technologies.

· Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and manage their resources and time well.

· Strong analytical thinking with an ability to diagnose complex system issues.

· A methodical, structured approach to problem-solving.

· Ability to break down ambiguous problems and develop practical, workable solutions.

Job Type: Full-time, * PHP development: 2 years (preferred)

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Transport links