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# Senior PHP Developer

- **Company:** Tank Recruitment
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, LAMP (Software Bundle), Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Linux, Distributed Data Store, MariaDB, MySQL, PHP Development, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Construction, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Caching, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-php-developer-stevenage-hertfordshire/2813946431-2/

## About the Role

Essential

 * Strong commercial experience with PHP development with Lamp Stack
 * Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB.
 * Solid understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and web application architecture.
 * Experience working within Linux-based development environments.
 * Strong understanding of secure coding principles and software engineering best practices.
 * Ability to design scalable systems and optimise application performance.
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desirable

 * Experience with caching and performance technologies.
 * Knowledge of distributed storage solutions.
 * Exposure to CI/CD processes and automated deployment practices.
 * Understanding of SEO, localisation, and large-scale web platforms.

## Description

The successful candidate will work closely with developers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while helping shape technical direction and development best practices., * Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP-based web applications.

 * Deliver clean, secure, and scalable code following development best practices.
 * Design and optimise databases and application performance.
 * Build new features and improve existing functionality across the platform.
 * Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance activities.
 * Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
 * Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve application and production issues.
 * Produce technical documentation and contribute to architectural decisions.
 * Support continuous improvement initiatives, including refactoring and process enhancements.
 * Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and support functions to ensure successful project delivery.


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