Senior PHP Developer

Seek and Code Ltd
Blackburn, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 70K

Job location

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Tech stack

PHP
API
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
JIRA
Unit Testing
Software Debugging
Software Design Patterns
Laravel
MySQL
Performance Tuning
Systems Integration
React
PHPUnit
Backend
GIT
Vue.js
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Deployment Automation
React Native
Front End Software Development
Functional Programming
REST
Terraform
Software Version Control
Microservices

Requirements

Do you have experience in Vue.js?, They're looking for a Senior PHP Developer with a strong backend focus to help maintain, evolve, and scale core systems that power real commercial outcomes. You'll work primarily on backend services, APIs, data, and infrastructure, while collaborating closely with frontend and mobile developers.

This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving system performance, and building reliable, well-architected backend solutions in a collaborative, agile environment., * Strong commercial experience with PHP, including Laravel (v10/11)

  • Solid experience with MySQL, including schema design, migrations, optimisation, and performance tuning
  • Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services
  • Hands-on experience with AWS (e.g. EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform)
  • Strong understanding of software design patterns (e.g. Factory, Strategy, Decorator)
  • Excellent grasp of SOLID, DRY, and KISS principles
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Confident using Git-based version control and ticketing tools (e.g. Jira or similar)
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex backend issues
  • A proactive mindset with a desire to continuously improve systems and technical practices

Nice to Have

  • Experience with unit testing (e.g. PHPUnit)
  • Exposure to React Native or mobile-first backend integrations
  • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Vue or React) from an API-consumer perspective
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Benefits & conditions

  • Annual bonus
  • Casual dress code
  • Free on-site parking
  • Hybrid / work-from-home options
  • Excellent transport links (train, bus, motorway)

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