PHP Developer

Company

I’m working with an established and growing technology company based in Gateshead, and we’re looking for a PHP Developer to join their development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of modern development work and meaningful improvement of legacy systems.

The role is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days per week in the Gateshead office, so applicants must be within a commutable distance.

Role

Withing the role you’ll play a key part in enhancing and modernising a suite of internal and customer-facing applications. The work is varied, hands-on, and offers real impact across the business.

You will be involved in:

• Building and improving core application features, including implementing a full search capability to enhance efficiency and data accessibility.
• Modernising legacy workflows by replacing old PHP-based email processes with API-driven systems, working closely with C# to enhance and develop backend endpoints.
• Tackling technical debt by resolving long-standing issues in legacy codebases and refactoring outdated modules.
• Working across both PHP and C# environments, particularly around backend logic and API development.
• Implementing and configuring secure authentication flows between internal systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration between the desktop application, backend services, and new API endpoints.
• Using Git and Azure DevOps for code reviews, version control, and development across on-premise and cloud-based projects.

Person We're looking for someone who has;

• Strong experience with PHP, particularly within existing or legacy systems.
• Exposure API development.
• Confidence in working with and improving legacy codebases.
• Understanding of secure authentication flows (e.g., token-based systems).
• Experience with Git, pull requests, and collaborative development workflows.
• Someone proactive, curious, and motivated to improve systems and code quality.
• Would be keen to learn C#

The role will come with a salary of up to £35,000. Based out of an office in South Tyneside you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week, initially this may be higher as you build an understanding of the solution & development processes.