Software Developer

Oscar Associates (UK) Ltd
Bristol, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 60K

Job location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
PHP
API
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
JIRA
Automation of Tests
Code Review
Continuous Integration
Relational Databases
Python
Laravel
MySQL
TypeScript
React
Backend
GIT
Front End Software Development
REST
Serverless Computing
Docker
Microservices

Job description

We're working with a growing organisation in Bristol that's looking to hire a Laravel PHP Developer to join their engineering team. This role will support the ongoing development of their platform and APIs, with a strong focus on modern, scalable backend development.

This is a hands-on position where you'll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining backend services using best practices. You'll collaborate closely with developers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver new features, enhance existing systems, and contribute to technical decisions as the platform evolves.

The Role

  • Develop, maintain, and optimise APIs and backend services using Laravel
  • Write clean, scalable, and well-documented PHP code
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and stakeholders
  • Support and improve existing systems, troubleshooting issues where required
  • Contribute to code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes
  • Play an active role in architectural and technical decision-making

Tech Stack

  • PHP (8+)

  • Laravel

  • MySQL / Eloquent ORM

  • AWS (EC2, Lambda)

  • REST APIs

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Requirements

  • Strong experience developing with PHP and Laravel
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs
  • Experience working with AWS and modern deployment practices
  • Good knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL)
  • Comfortable working in collaborative, agile environments
  • Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code

Desirable

  • Frontend exposure (JavaScript, TypeScript, React)
  • Experience with Docker or containerised environments
  • Understanding of microservices or serverless architecture
  • Experience with automated testing / TDD

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