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# Mid Level PHP developer

- **Company:** Crown Oil
- **Location:** Bury, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Laravel, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Vue.js, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.crownoilcareers.co.uk/jobs/8266819-mid-level-php-developer

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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