> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2359776-r-d-engineer-php-python-ai-doncaster-hybrid-remote-60k](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2359776-r-d-engineer-php-python-ai-doncaster-hybrid-remote-60k). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D Engineer (PHP/Python/AI) - Doncaster (Hybrid Remote) - £60k - **Company:** Ada Meher - **Location:** Doncaster, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Laravel, Performance Tuning, PHP Development, Vue.js, Data Analytics, Software Coding - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=228260fda5cc40bb ## About the Role Laravel & Python/AI | POC and R&D Builds | On-site Gym | Bonus Scheme Ada Meher are currently working with a client in Doncaster as they recruit a Senior PHP Developer to join their Innovations Team working on Proof of Concepts and AI-enablement. This team is responsible for seeking out opportunities across the business to implement new technology to optimise operations and delivery. As such, you'd be joining colleagues from multiple disciplines, such as data analytics & operations, and be responsible for building out PoC and resulting project work. The wider project delivery development teams in the business use a PHP/Laravel/Vue stack and therefore a lot of the builds will be focused in this area, and as such the successful applicant will have skills in PHP but more than anything the client are looking for strong engineering and logical reasoning skills. This is because there is also an appetite for the successful candidate to be creative and look at emerging technologies and AI enablement (such as voice transcription & agentic workflow automation etc) in this role, so the successful candidate will also have a curiosity and desire to look at technologies outside of this core stack as well as the logical framework to pick up new skills quickly. Based in Doncaster the company operate a hybrid model, with the development team coming into the office 3 days per week. However, given the level of stakeholder engagement required in this position, whilst hybrid work is still available, it is likely to have a slightly heavier in office leaning & as such candidates should be based within a commutable distance of Doncaster and willing to travel into the office as needed. To Be Considered: * Strong experience in PHP Development * Creative problem solving / programming skills * Best practice coding standards (eg TDD / Design Patterns) * An interest in emerging technologies and AI-enablement * Experience with Software Optimisations and Performance Tuning * Any experience with AI/Python libraries would be a benefit ## Related Videos - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [The Laravel Core - Demystify The Beast](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/98-the-laravel-core-demystify-the-beast) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Panel discussion: Developing in an AI world - are we all demoted to reviewers? WeAreDevelopers WebDev & AI Day March2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1317-panel-discussion-developing-in-an-ai-world-are-we-all-demoted-to-reviewers-wearedevelopers-webdev-ai-day-march2025) - [API Platform: From Rest & GraphQL APIs to state-of-the-art standards in seconds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1968-api-platform-from-rest-graphql-apis-to-state-of-the-art-standards-in-seconds) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [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) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)