PHP Developer (Crewe)

PHP Developer – Remote

Overview

Our client is a well-established yet thriving SaaS company within the automotive industry, renowned for its commitment to employee development, progression, and financial recognition. With a strong focus on training and long-term career growth, the company boasts an excellent tenure among its teams.

They are now seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join their expanding team. This role is ideal for someone who excels in PHP and JavaScript, particularly in a raw PHP environment without modern frameworks. The company is evolving, with exciting plans to enhance its systems and integrate AI-driven solutions in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a cloud-based business management system that supports the automotive sector.
• Maintain and improve an established stock control, CRM, and order processing system used by hundreds of clients across the UK.
• Collaborate closely with the existing development team
• Assist with the modernisation of legacy code, ensuring stability while preparing the system for future enhancements.
• Contribute to long-term strategic improvements, including the potential AI integration.

Technical Requirements

• Strong proficiency in PHP and JavaScript, with no reliance on frameworks such as Laravel—this role requires expertise in raw PHP and vanilla JS.
• Experience working with MySQL for database management.
• Familiarity with procedural PHP, though some object-oriented programming (OOP) experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of stock control and accounting systems, including discount calculations applied via JavaScript on the frontend.
• Prior experience developing API integrations, with knowledge of external system connections and data flow between platforms.

Additional Details

• Location: Remote, with an office space in the North West for those who prefer an on-site work environment.
• Salary: Approximately £35,000–£40,000, with clear progression opportunities in both title and financial growth.
• Employment Type: Permanent, with long-term career development in mind.
• Eligibility: Only applicants based in the UK will be considered.

This position is suited to a developer who values stability and practical problem-solving rather than chasing the latest technologies. The company is looking for a true specialist in PHP and JavaScript , ready to take ownership of important projects and support the continued success of their industry-specific SaaS platform.

Apply to find out more!!