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# Lead PHP Developer

- **Company:** Oliver Bernard Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Laravel, Symfony, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815189264-lead-php-developer

## About the Role

* Extensive experience with PHP
 * Experience of leading teams and mentoring developers
 * Strong knowledge of Laravel / Symfony
 * Knowledge of Golang
 * CI / CD, GCP / AWS and Kubernetes experience is a bonus

## Description

Base pay range

This range is provided by Oliver Bernard. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more.

PHP Developer - would you like the opportunity to work with one of the leading booking platforms in Europe?

The Company

A market leading booking platform with a global presence. With high-end offices in central London, a short walk from the nearest tube station. You will be joining an established PHP / Golang team during an exciting period of growth across their development. They have a offices in central London and can be very flexible with remote working.

The Role

 * Leading a squad of 7 backend developers
 * Remaining hands on whilst leading and mentoring developers
 * Drive the team to ensure exceptional development standards and practices
 * Design and implement the technical road map

Requirements

 * Extensive experience with PHP
 * Experience of leading teams and mentoring developers
 * Strong knowledge of Laravel / Symfony
 * Knowledge of Golang
 * CI / CD, GCP / AWS and Kubernetes experience is a bonus

As a Lead PHP developer, this is a unique opportunity to join a market leading company with the added bonus of continuing to grow your skillset, with an outstanding benefits package on offer.

Seniority level

 * Mid-Senior level

Employment type

 * Full-time

Job function

 * Information Technology

Industries

 * Staffing and Recruiting


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