Laravel Developer

Location: Essex (Full-time, Office-based)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Experience: 3+ years Laravel/PHP development

Are you a passionate Laravel developer looking for your next challenge? Our client, an innovative technology company near Chelmsford, is expanding their development team and seeking a skilled Laravel Developer to drive their next phase of growth.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Work on cutting-edge internal and customer-facing projects
• Direct collaboration with the Director of IT Operations
• Genuine career progression opportunities in a growing company
• Modern tech stack with Laravel 8+ focus
• Diverse project portfolio across multiple business areas

Key Responsibilities:

Building Enterprise Applications: Develop robust Laravel applications that power critical business operations
Full-Stack Development: Work across the entire development lifecycle from requirements to deployment
Technical Leadership: Contribute to architectural decisions and improve development processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across the business to deliver impactful solutions
Innovation: Help shape the technical direction and introduce modern development practices

Essential Skills and Experience

Laravel Expertise

• Laravel 8+ proficiency - we seek developers who understand the modern Laravel ecosystem
• Multi-version experience - additional consideration given to candidates with experience across Laravel 8, 9, 10, or 11
• 3+ years commercial Laravel/PHP development with demonstrable project experience

Technical Foundation

• Advanced MySQL - complex queries, optimization, and database design
• API Development - REST API design, integration, and best practices
• Modern PHP - Object-oriented programming, PSR standards, and contemporary practices

Desirable Skills

Front-end development (JavaScript, CSS, Vue.js, React)
Testing experience (PHPUnit, feature testing, TDD)
DevOps knowledge (Docker, CI/CD, cloud platforms)
ITAD industry experience (IT Asset Disposition)
Laravel ecosystem tools (Forge, Vapor, Horizon, Nova)

What's on offer

Competitive salary based on experience and skills
Professional development opportunities including training budget and conference attendance
Clear career progression with advancement opportunities as the company grows
Modern working environment with up-to-date technology and tools
Collaborative culture working alongside passionate, skilled professionals
Job security with a permanent position in a stable, growing company

To apply for this position, please submit:

Your CV - clearly demonstrating Laravel project experience and Essex location
Cover letter - highlighting your Laravel expertise and interest in this opportunity
Code examples - GitHub profile or portfolio links (if available)

We encourage you to address the following:

• Which Laravel versions have you worked with professionally?
• What is the most complex Laravel application you have built?
• Why are you interested in this particular opportunity?

Full company details will be provided to successful candidates during the interview process

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