PHP Developer
Up to £50,000
Birmingham (2 days a week in office)
Are you a PHP Developer looking to join a team delivering a major technology transformation? This is an opportunity to work on a largely greenfield programme, helping to build a modern in-house platform while contributing to the evolution of existing systems. You'll have the chance to influence technical decisions, work with modern technologies, and make a tangible impact on the future direction of the platform.
THE COMPANY
They are a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated environment and are investing significantly in the modernisation of their technology landscape. With a strong focus on improving scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency, they are bringing more development capability in-house and building modern applications to support business growth. Collaboration sits at the heart of the team, with developers, data specialists, QA professionals, and stakeholders working closely together to deliver high-quality solutions.
THE ROLE
As a PHP Developer, you will join a growing development team focused on building and enhancing a modern PHP-based platform.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- Developing new features using PHP, Laravel and modern web technologies
- Contributing to a greenfield application and supporting the ongoing modernisation of existing systems
- Building and integrating APIs with internal and third-party platforms
- Developing responsive, user-focused interfaces
- Writing clean, secure, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Investigating issues, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing robust solutions
- Collaborating with QA, business analysts, and technical stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting the adoption of best practices across development, security, and application architecture
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful PHP Developer will have the following skills and experience:
- Developing new features using PHP, Laravel and modern web technologies
- Contributing to a greenfield application and supporting the ongoing modernisation of existing systems
- Building and integrating APIs with internal and third-party platforms
- Developing responsive, user-focused interfaces
- Writing clean, secure, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Investigating issues, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing robust solutions
- Collaborating with QA, business analysts, and technical stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting the adoption of best practices across development, security, and application architecture
Desirable experience:
- Vue.js
- Inertia.js
- Docker or containerised development environments
- CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Redis, caching, or background processing technologies
BENEFITS
The successful PHP Developer will receive the following benefits:
- Salary up to £50,000 - depending on experience
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.
PHP Developer in Birmingham employer: Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Careers
As a leading consumer retail organisation based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and the opportunity to lead transformative digital initiatives, all while enjoying a competitive salary and bonus structure. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and empowers you to drive meaningful change in a rapidly evolving market.
Contact Details:
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
