Mid Level PHP developer

We’re looking for a mid-level PHP Developer (Laravel) to join our in-house development team, working on business-critical internal web applications and systems.

This is a hands-on development role with real ownership. You’ll work closely with colleagues and internal stakeholders in a collaborative, customer-facing environment, helping translate business requirements into practical, well-built technical solutions., * Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel

• Build and enhance internal systems and business tools
• Write and optimise SQL queries against relational databases
• Support and improve live production systems
• Work within MVC architecture and clean coding principles
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver solutions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Support light frontend development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Vue.js

• Commercial experience with PHP
• Hands-on experience with Laravel
• Commercial experience using Vue 3 and the Composition API
• Experience using TypeScript
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Experience supporting production systems
• Understanding of MVC architecture
• Familiarity with Git and version control
• Comfortable working with APIs, including GraphQL
• Experience writing feature tests using PHPUnit
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders, * REST API development or integration experience
• Exposure to automated testing beyond feature testing
• Frontend experience beyond the basics
• Experience working with existing or legacy systems
• Experience writing and maintaining Docker images
• Experience writing and maintaining GitHub Actions workflows
• Experience using agentic AI tools to support development workflows, Previous experience in simular role essential

• In-house development role - no agency or client work
• Flexible core hours
• Supportive, collaborative engineering team
• Opportunity to take ownership and grow your skills
• Work on systems that support a growing UK group of businesses

About Crown Oil

Crown Oil is a family-owned and run fuel supplier based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across our growing business, with a strong focus on development, progression and long-term careers. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and grow with us. Founded in 1947 Co-workers 300+ IT Development · Bury New Road - Bridge House