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# PHP Developer

- **Company:** JobCubby
- **Location:** Stirling, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, BASIC (Programming Language), Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Symfony, Systems Integration, Backend, Production Code, Restful APIs, Webhooks, Docker
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842869339-php-developer

## About the Role

* Proven recent experience developing web applications in PHP (Laravel, Symfony or similar frameworks)
 * Good understanding of RESTful APIs, authentication schemes and integration patterns
 * Experience with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres) and query optimisation
 * Familiarity with automated testing (unit, integration) and continuous delivery practices
 * Comfort with Linux-based environments, Docker and basic DevOps concepts
 * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to code quality and maintainability
 * Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude

## Description

We are looking for a PHP Developer to join our backend development team. You will work on core platform services, integrations with retail partners and internal tools that support store onboarding, merchandising and order processing. This is a hands-on role where you'll write, review and ship production code, contribute to architecture discussions, and help improve our CI/CD and testing practices.

Your day-to-day will include:

 * Designing and implementing backend features and APIs in PHP
 * Integrating third-party services and retail partner systems (APIs, webhooks, file feeds)
 * Maintaining and improving existing codebase, including refactors and performance optimisation
 * Writing automated tests and supporting CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable deployments
 * Reviewing pull requests, providing constructive feedback and sharing best practices with the team
 * Investigating incidents, debugging production issues and contributing to post-incident reviews
 * Collaborating with Product, Support and Operations to translate business needs into technical solutions


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