PHP Developer (Laravel) - Full Stack

We are seeking an experienced and motivated PHP Developer with strong backend and server management skills to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience working with PHP, MVC frameworks (ideally Laravel), and MySQL, and be confident in working within a full-stack environment.

You will play a key role in maintaining and evolving our platform, as well as managing deployments and server infrastructure hosted on DigitalOcean.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP and Laravel
• Design and optimise database schemas and queries using MySQL
• Work on both backend and frontend development tasks, including JavaScript/jQuery
• Deploy and manage applications using Forge and DigitalOcean
• Monitor server health and manage updates, backups, and patching on Linux (Ubuntu)
• Manage SSH connections and perform CLI-based server tasks using PuTTY or similar tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver scalable solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices

Key Requirements

• 3+ years PHP development experience
• 3+ years MVC framework experience (Laravel preferred)
• 3+ years MySQL experience including complex joins, indexing, and performance tuning
• 2+ years JavaScript/jQuery experience
• Experience using Laravel Forge and managing DigitalOcean droplets
• Solid understanding of Linux Ubuntu server environments (2+ years)
• Proficiency with SSH tools (PuTTY) and command-line interfaces
• Experience with server administration, including basic monitoring, uptime checks, logs, and performance optimisation
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and time-management skills

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Experience with other front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, Alpine.js)
• Knowledge of automated testing in Laravel (PHPUnit, Pest)
• Awareness of security best practices (server and application level)

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid - first culture (minimum one day a week in the office)
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative and high-impact projects
• Supportive team and growth-oriented environment
• Access to training and development tools
• Regular team check-ins and social events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home