PHP Developer

PHP Developer

Location: BirminghamSalary: £50,000 - £55,000PHP - Laravel - LAMP - Tailwind - Alpine - Livewire - CI/CD - React

Our client is a well-established engineering company that are now entering an exciting new phase of digital transformation, developing a bespoke in-house software platform designed to streamline operations across the business - with future plans to take the system to market.

The Role

We're seeking a talented PHP Developer to play a key role in the ongoing development and enhancement of this custom web and app-based platform. The system underpins all major operational areas of the business, including:

• Payroll and labour costings
• CRM and job allocation
• Operational costings
• Diary planning and scheduling
• Form creation and data management
• SHEQ requirements
• Vehicle allocation and HR functionality

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and stakeholders to deliver a secure, scalable, and efficient solution that supports the business's long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug bespoke software applications.
• Maintain and enhance existing systems, identifying and implementing improvements.
• Integrate third-party applications and ensure seamless interoperability.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and deliver timely fixes.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including specifications and user guides.
• Implement robust security measures and best practices.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and non-technical stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven commercial experience as a PHP Developer.
• Excellent knowledge of the TALL stack (Tailwind, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire) and LAMP stack.
• Proficiency in PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Experience with test-driven development (PHPUnit, feature tests, etc.).
• Ability to manage cloud-hosted Linux servers and MySQL databases (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and project management tools such as JIRA.
• React experience is beneficial

PHP Developer

Location: BirminghamSalary: £50,000 - £55,000PHP - Laravel - LAMP - Tailwind - Alpine - Livewire - CI/CD - React