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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PHP Developer - Backend (Symfony, AWS, APIs, Microservices) - **Company:** ROL Cruise - **Location:** Colchester, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Business Logic, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, Software Quality, DevOps, ECMAScript, Laravel, Redis, Semantic HTML, Apache Solr, Symfony, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Google Tag Manager, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Webpack, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Microservices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d4614469cdecb1d ## About the Role This role is ideal for a proactive problem solver who enjoys working both collaboratively and independently. You will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing our websites and internal systems. Additionally, you will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies, including frontend, backend, and DevOps., * PHP (Strong experience) * Symfony Framework (Deep knowledge required) * REST API Development & Consumption * AWS (Experience with key services like EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS) * Linux & NGINX (Familiarity with server environments) * Git Version Control * Semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Understanding of frontend integration) * Software Documentation (Ability to write and maintain clear documentation) Preferred / Bonus Skills * Experience with Webpack, React, ES6 * Knowledge of BEM and CSS methodologies * Experience with SOLR Document Search & Redis caching * Understanding of website performance optimization techniques * Familiarity with SEO best practices * Experience using Google Tag Manager What We Look For * Strong attention to detail and organization * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills * Ability to work independently and within a team * Passion for technology and continuous learning If you're an experienced PHP developer with a solid grasp of Symfony, APIs, and AWS, we'd love to hear from you!, * Commercial PHP Development: 5 years (required) ## Description About you - The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive and adaptable Full Stack PHP Developer who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment with the opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape our technical projects. With at least three years of commercial experience, you should be passionate about delivering high-quality solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the success of an employee-owned business. A strong technical foundation in PHP, Symfony/Laravel frameworks and REST APIs is essential, along with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities. You should be eager to learn, open to exploring new technologies, and committed to maintaining the high standards that ROL Cruise is known for. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation will ensure success in this role., * Develop well-structured, maintainable, and testable PHP code using Symfony. * Design and implement APIs and microservices for seamless system integration. * Work with AWS services (EC2, S3, CloudFront, CloudWatch, Lambda, RDS) to optimize performance and scalability. * Develop and maintain business logic for internal applications and customer-facing platforms. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, document, and implement new features. * Ensure code quality through best practices, version control (Git), and testing strategies. * Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. * Work within an Agile development process, estimating work and delivering projects on time. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)