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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PHP Web Developer - **Company:** Gud Ideas - **Location:** Kingston, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £28,000.0 - £35,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Ajax (Programming Language), HTML5, Unit Testing, Bootstrap (Software), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Database Design, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Entity Framework, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, MongoDB, MySQL, Model View Controller (MVC), PHP Development, Oop Languages, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Subversion, Transact-SQL, Web Applications, Web Services, WordPress, Data Processing, ReactJS, Server Side Scripting, Software Security, Ios Frameworks, Vue.js, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=55dc80573a5e9b1a ## About the Role Do you have experience in WordPress?, * Proven experience in PHP development with a strong portfolio of web applications. * Proficiency with front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including frameworks like Vue or React), AJAX, Bootstrap. * Solid understanding of server-side scripting with PHP and frameworks such as Laravel. * Experience working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB; familiarity with database design and T-SQL is essential. * Ability to develop APIs using REST or SOAP protocols; experience with Web services integration is required. * Strong understanding of application security practices and debugging techniques., * Laravel: 2 years (preferred) * WordPress: 2 years (preferred) * PHP: 2 years (preferred) ## Description We are seeking a skilled PHP Web Developer to join our dynamic development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, and maintaining robust web applications and services. 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