> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3742654-php-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3742654-php-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PHP Developer - **Company:** Harnham - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Laravel, Object-Oriented Software Development, Redis, Software Application Programming, Technical Debt, Vue.js, Api Design, Docker - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/php-developer/57459600 ## About the Role * Commercial experience developing applications with PHP and Laravel * Strong JavaScript skills, ideally with exposure to Vue.js * Experience working with APIs, relational databases and object-oriented programming principles * Experience maintaining existing applications and working within collaborative development environments * Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, Inertia.js, Redis or authentication technologies would be advantageous ## Description This is an exciting opportunity to join a financial services business undergoing a major technology transformation. You'll work on modern internal platforms using Laravel and Vue.js, with the chance to contribute to greenfield development while helping shape engineering standards and best practices., * Develop and enhance functionality across modern PHP/Laravel applications * Contribute to a greenfield platform while modernising existing systems and reducing technical debt * Build APIs, integrations and user-facing functionality alongside developers, QA and business stakeholders * Play a key role in technical discussions, code quality, architecture decisions and continuous improvement initiatives