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# Senior API / PHP Developer - Fully Remote (UK) - £80,000+

- **Company:** Venchr
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Bioinformatics, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Payment Systems, Laravel, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, Management of Software Versions, Caching, Backend, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/40488197/

## About the Role

experience leading backend/API development using PHP and Laravel Expertise in RESTful API design, versioning, authentication, and performance optimization Strong knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL Experience with asynchronous processing, caching, and queue systems (e.g., Redis, Horizon) Solid understanding of modern development practices - Git workflows, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate in a fully remote team environment Experience with AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes Background in fintech, SaaS, or payment systems If this sounds like the right fit, please send your CV to ##### Venchr is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political
affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

## Description

Senior API / PHP Developer - Fully Remote (UK) - £80,000+ Venchr is partnering with a fast-growing SaaS company that's redefining financial management in the luxury and yachting sector. Their platform unites accounting, payments, FX, and project management into a single, powerful ecosystem - helping clients worldwide streamline complex operations with ease. They're now seeking a Lead PHP Developer with a strong focus on API architecture and backend systems to join their fully remote UK-based engineering team. In this role, you'll take ownership of designing, developing, and optimizing APIs that power mission-critical services. You'll collaborate closely with product, DevOps, and frontend teams to ensure the platform remains scalable, secure, and future-proof. Beyond hands-on coding, you'll play a key part in setting technical standards, mentoring other engineers, and driving forward the API and integration strategy that underpins the company's growth. What You'll Bring Proven


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