PHP Developer

Sf Technology
Leigh, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) PHP (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Application Integration Architecture Big Data Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Software as a Service Databases Data Visualization Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements)
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Programming Tools Web Development Laravel PHP Development Systems Development Life Cycle Standard Sql Symfony Web Applications Cloud Platform System Backend Data Analytics Front End Software Development Restful APIs

Job description

As a PHP Developer, you’ll play a key role in developing and enhancing a suite of web-based products used by customers across multiple sectors.

You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, building robust backend services, integrating APIs, creating intuitive user interfaces, and helping shape the future direction of the platform.

You’ll also be encouraged to leverage AI-powered development tools and workflows to improve productivity, accelerate delivery and enhance the quality of solutions., Design, develop and maintain PHP-based web applications Build and integrate REST APIs and third-party services Develop responsive and user-friendly front-end experiences Create data-driven dashboards and reporting functionality Contribute to technical architecture and best practices Collaborate with developers, stakeholders and leadership teams Utilise AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality Support the development of AI-enabled functionality within customer-facing products

Requirements

Essential Commercial PHP development experience Strong understanding of modern web application development Experience integrating APIs and external services Front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Strong SQL and database knowledge Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects Genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies

Desirable Laravel or Symfony experience Experience building SaaS or product-based applications Cloud platform exposure (AWS or similar) Experience working with large datasets Data visualisation or dashboard development experience Familiarity with AI development tools such as Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys learning, experimenting and improving how software is built.

You’ll be naturally curious, technically strong and comfortable working in an environment where new ideas are encouraged. This role would suit someone who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work closely with decision-makers, and have a genuine impact on the products they help create.

Benefits & conditions

Salary between £50,000 and £70,000 Performance-related bonus scheme Opportunity to work with modern AI-assisted development practices High levels of ownership and autonomy Exposure to cutting-edge product development Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers Career development focused on technical growth and expertise Collaborative and ambitious team environment

If you’re excited by modern software engineering, AI-enabled development and building products that solve real-world problems, we’d love to hear from you.

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