PHP Developer
Formula Recruitment
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 85KJob location
Remote
Tech stack
PHP
API
Artificial Intelligence
Data Stores
DevOps
Middleware
Node.js
Systems Integration
Backend
Front End Software Development
REST
Webhooks
Airtable
Job description
They're looking for a PHP Developer contractor to design and deliver clean Middleware services and APIs that stitch together multiple platforms.
What you'll be doing:
- Designing and building PHP-based Middleware services
- Creating Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) APIs tailored to internal tools, portals, and AI consumers
- Integrating third-party platforms via REST APIs, webhooks, queues, and scheduled jobs
- Using Airtable as a cache/coordination layer, not a primary datastore
- Contributing to AI and MCP server integrations with clean, well-scoped APIs
- Producing clear API documentation, ADRs, and system diagrams
Requirements
- Strong PHP experience
- Experience of building integration heavy Back End systems and Middleware applications
- REST API experience, specifically for backend-for-frontend
- Desirables: Airtable, Node.js, AI agents, MCP servers, DevOps exposure
Benefits & conditions
United Kingdom - Up to £325 per day Outside IR35 Contract Posted by: Formula Recruitment Posted: Friday, 16 January 2026 Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location
Contract : PHP Developer : 6 months rolling : Up to £325 per day Outside IR35 : Fully remote
