Senior PHP Developer

Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer - £100k - Hybrid

Overview

We are partnering with a global digital marketing and technology agency specialising in online gaming to hire a Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer. In this senior role, you'll take technical ownership of solutions end-to-end, mentor junior developers, and ensure delivery of highly scalable, high-availability platforms that drive cutting-edge online gaming experiences.

You'll also play a senior position in driving the move from a PHP-heavy stack to a modern TypeScript/React front end, helping define and deliver greenfield solutions with a premium, customer-first focus.

Role and Responsibilities

• Drive full-stack development projects, ensuring high-quality delivery across both frontend and backend.
• Act as a technical lead for React/TypeScript adoption, mentoring the team (currently PHP-heavy) and raising overall capability.
• Architect and implement scalable, performant solutions that power high-traffic, real-time platforms.
• Take ownership of key greenfield projects, shaping the technical direction for premium UI/UX.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD initiatives where possible.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience with PHP (backend) and TypeScript/React (frontend).
• Track record of leading or mentoring in engineering teams.
• Experience building greenfield projects
• Familiarity with Node.js/NestJS is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, scalability, and system performance.
• DevOps experience (Docker, AWS, CI/CD pipelines) would be highly valued.
• Strong database expertise (MySQL and diverse storage paradigms).
• Nice to have: Prior experience in the iGaming industry or similar complex transactional platforms.

Package

• c£100,000
• Discretionary Bonus
• Hybrid (4x week in London)
• Benefits: Private healthcare & dental, pension scheme, income protection, stock options, gym & yoga studio, wellness initiatives, retail discounts, 25-30 days holiday, and more.