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# Senior PHP Developer (R&D) - Doncaster

- **Company:** Ada Meher
- **Location:** Doncaster, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Laravel, Performance Tuning, Vue.js, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5928847313

## About the Role

* Strong experience in PHP/Laravel development
 * Creative problem-solving and programming skills
 * Interest in emerging technologies and AI enablement
 * Experience with software optimisations and performance tuning
 * Experience with AI/Python would be beneficial

## Description

* Join our Innovations Team to work on proof of concepts and AI-enablement initiatives
 * Build proof of concepts and the resulting project work across the business
 * Work alongside colleagues from multiple disciplines, including data analytics and operations
 * Develop primarily within our PHP/Laravel/Vue stack
 * Explore emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions beyond our core stack
 * Support stakeholder engagement and collaborate with the team in person as needed

Technologies:

 * AI
 * Support
 * Laravel
 * PHP
 * Python
 * Vue
 * Ada

More:

We are a market leader in the insurance sector, working on technology that pushes boundaries and supports forward-thinking solutions. Our team is based in Doncaster, where we work in a hybrid model with three days a week in the office, and the role may require a slightly stronger in-office presence due to stakeholder engagement. We aim to create a relaxed environment where people can build innovative technology solutions, and this role offers the opportunity to work on proof-of-concept and R&D projects with exposure to AI and emerging technologies.