Development Manager | PHP
£65,000 | Hybrid | Macclesfield
Enjoy leading developers and still getting stuck into the code?
We’re working with a software house looking for a Development Manager to lead a team of six PHP developers. This is an opportunity to combine people management, technical direction and hands‑on development, with real influence over how the team works and delivers.
The business operates across the UK and US, bringing technology and digital marketing together to help brands attract new customers. With development in‑house, you’ll be working closely with the people using and benefiting from what your team builds.
The role
You’ll support and develop the team, help organise delivery and maintain strong technical standards. You’ll also stay hands‑on with PHP, contributing to development, reviewing code and helping solve more complex technical challenges.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of six PHP developers.
- Helping prioritise workloads and keeping development moving.
- Contributing to development using core, object‑oriented PHP.
- Reviewing code and encouraging clean, maintainable solutions.
- Working with stakeholders to turn business requirements into clear development priorities.
- Identifying improvements to existing systems and development practices.
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring experience leading developers, alongside a strong PHP development background and the desire to remain technically involved.
Strong core PHP and object-oriented programming skills are essential. Framework experience is welcome, but you’ll need to be comfortable understanding and working with PHP beyond a framework.
You’ll also be someone who communicates clearly, supports the people around them and takes a practical approach to balancing delivery with code quality.
This could suit an existing Development Manager or an experienced PHP Team Lead ready to take on broader management responsibility.
£65,000 salary, with hybrid working in Macclesfield.
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