Lead PHP Developer

Job Title: Lead PHP Developer

Location: Onsite in Basildon, UK

Employment Type: 6+ month Contract

Experience: 10 years

Overview

We’re looking for a talented and passionate PHP Software Developer to join our growing team in Basildon, UK (FULLY ONSITE – 5 days onsite). If you enjoy solving complex problems and working with modern technologies, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of software development experience

Degree (PhD, MSc, or BSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field (minimum 2:1)

Strong knowledge of data structures, database design, and object-oriented programming with design patterns

Proven experience with Object-Oriented PHP and MVC frameworks (Phalcon, Laravel)

Experience with databases such as MariaDB and MongoDB

Hands-on experience with queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Good understanding of frontend frameworks like Vue.js

Experience with Docker and containerisation

Familiarity with Git for source control

What We’re Looking For:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and a logical approach to work

Passion for technology and continuous learning

A collaborative and enthusiastic team player

Location: Basildon, UK ((FULLY ONSITE – 5 days onsite)