Join our in-house Bury team as a Mid-Level PHP/Laravel Developer. Build critical systems with Vue 3, TypeScript and GraphQL, with real ownership and flexible hours., You'll develop, maintain and improve business-critical applications across our group of companies using: PHP 8.5 · Laravel 13 · Vue 3 · TypeScript · GraphQL · MySQL 8.4 · Docker · GitHub Actions CI/CD · Soketi/WebSockets · Microsoft Graph · Claude Code Your role will include:
- Building backend services and features using PHP and Laravel
- Developing SPAs using Vue 3 Composition API
- Working with TypeScript and GraphQL
- Writing feature tests using PHPUnit and TDD
- Working with MySQL and optimising application performance
- Working with Docker and GitHub Actions CI/CD
- Developing real-time functionality using Soketi/WebSockets
- Building integrations including Microsoft Graph
- Using Claude Code and agentic AI tools within the development workflow
- Supporting and improving live production systems
- Participating in regular code reviews and technical discussions
- We're looking for a Mid-Level PHP Developer with strong commercial experience in PHP, Laravel and Vue 3 to join our established in-house development team.
- Strong commercial experience with PHP 8+ and Laravel
- Commercial experience with Vue 3, Composition API and SPAs
- Strong MySQL experience
- Experience writing PHPUnit feature tests using TDD
- Experience with Docker
- Experience working with CI/CD
- Experience working within a collaborative development team with regular code reviews
- We're looking for someone who can get up to speed with our technical environment quickly, with the main learning curve being our business and systems.
- Commercial experience with TypeScript
- Experience developing or integrating GraphQL APIs
- Energy sector experience, particularly electricity and gas metering
- Experience writing and maintaining Docker images
- Experience writing GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows
- Experience with Pusher/Soketi WebSockets
- Experience using agentic AI development tools
- Some proficiency with C# / .NET, Previous experience in simular role essential
About Crown Oil
Crown Oil is a family-owned and run fuel supplier based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across our growing business, with a strong focus on development, progression and long-term careers. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and grow with us. Founded in 1947 Co-workers 300+ IT Development · Bury New Road - Bridge House
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PHP Developer - Laravel in Bury St Edmunds employer: Crown Oil
Crown Oil is an excellent employer that values its HGV Technicians by offering a supportive work culture and a commitment to employee growth. Located in Bury, our in-house workshop provides a stable day shift schedule with no evening or night work, alongside attractive overtime opportunities for those looking to enhance their earnings while working on a modern fleet.
