Senior Full Stack PHP Developer

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Have 5+ years' experience in PHP development (with strong exposure to large, complex codebases)

• Design and build scalable, maintainable PHP applications - both with and without frameworks
• Are confident across the full stack, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, SQL, and AWS/cloud environments
• Have hands-on experience with version control (Git), and modern development workflows
• Understand software architecture principles and can contribute to system design and technical decision-making
• Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and are comfortable mentoring junior developers
• Take ownership of your work, thrive in solving complex problems, and balance speed with code quality
• Are detail-oriented, highly organised, and self-motivated - with the ability to lead projects from concept to completion

Bonus skills & experience...

• Passion for cars, motorbikes, or motorsport
• Experience in web design, web development, or software documentation
• Knowledge of the automotive or car sales industry, * PHP Development: 4 years (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Why Join MotorDesk?

• Be part of an exciting, fast-growing SaaS platform tackling real-world challenges in the automotive industry
• Work as part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an immediate impact
• Gain hands-on experience in building a scalable, innovative product that is rapidly evolving and expanding
• Develop your skills across technology, customer success, and SaaS operations, while shaping the product and the business as we grow

The workplace is located on the first & second floor with stair access only. We welcome applications from all candidates and will explore reasonable adjustments to support accessibility. If you require adjustments during the interview process and the workplace, please let us know in order for us to accommodate you suitably.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

MotorDesk is an all-in-one ecosystem for the automotive industry, combining stock management, invoicing, website development, social media automation, and over 100 third-party integrations into a single seamless platform. We're looking for a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join our team and play a leading role in shaping the future of the MotorDesk platform. As part of our development team, you'll drive the expansion of our platform's functionality, ensure scalability, and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. You'll work across a broad range of projects - from architecting full-stack solutions and leading system integrations to optimising performance and guiding best practices in clean, efficient code development. What you'll do… * Lead the design, development, and enhancement of features across the MotorDesk platform * Architect and deliver scalable, full-stack solutions spanning front-end and back-end technologies * Build, refine, and maintain complex website modules, integrations, and core functionality * Work extensively with PHP, SQL, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks to deliver high-quality applications * Optimise performance, usability, and system reliability across the platform * Mentor junior developers, contribute to code reviews, and champion development standards and best practices