At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, Laravel, and JavaScript technologies.
- Company: Established tech business in Blackpool with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Salary of £40,000-£50,000, hybrid work, 28 days holiday, and social events.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team solving technical challenges and transforming data into insights.
- Qualifications: Experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and modern development practices.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 40,000-50,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
The Opportunity
We're working with an established and growing technology business that is looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join its Development team in Blackpool. You'll be working with large and varied datasets, solving interesting technical challenges and developing reliable systems that transform complex information into valuable insights. If you're a developer who enjoys working with data, solving technical problems and building high-quality applications, this could be an excellent next step.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and maintaining web applications using PHP 8, Laravel and/or Symfony
- Working with MySQL and large, complex datasets
- Designing and developing new features and functionality
- Building intuitive and engaging interfaces using HTML, CSS, Tailwind and JavaScript
- Working with JavaScript technologies such as Alpine.js and Vue.js
- Integrating APIs and working with a variety of data sources
- Troubleshooting, debugging and resolving technical and data-related issues
- Improving application performance, reliability and scalability
- Working with Git and modern development workflows
What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have:
- Commercial experience developing applications with PHP
- Good knowledge of Laravel and/or Symfony
- Strong experience working with MySQL
- Good knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Experience with Tailwind CSS and/or Alpine.js / Vue.js
- Experience using Git and modern development practices
- A methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
- An understanding of writing clean, maintainable and reliable code
- Experience working with large datasets, analytics platforms, APIs or data-heavy applications would be highly advantageous.
What's On Offer
- 40,000-50,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Hybrid working - 2 days in the Blackpool office and 3 days from home
- 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Company social events
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
Interested? If you're an experienced PHP Developer looking for your next challenge and want to work across PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, APIs, data and analytics, this could be a great opportunity to develop your career. Apply now!
Mid-Level Software Developer employer: Oscar
Oscar is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Surrey where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and a generous benefits package, including 25 days of leave and a pension scheme, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
