PHP Laravel Developer

About Us

ICAAL is an award-winning full-service creative digital marketing agency, located in beautiful Grade 2* listed offices in Southampton’s city centre.

Due to the continued success and growth of our web design and development teams, We are seeking a dynamic and organised web developer to join our innovative web design and build team. In this role, you will be instrumental in creating exceptional digital solutions for our diverse clientele, developing effective and user-friendly websites and digital products.

We offer a healthy work/life balance and excellent working environment with a fantastic team of collaborative people. We actively encourage training and development in order to facilitate career progression and enjoyment in the role.

You will be joining a successful and forward-thinking company who actively invests in its people, equipment and premises.

The Opportunity

Join our expanding digital studio as a PHP Laravel Developer, where you’ll collaborate with a talented team of 20 developers and designers to craft innovative digital solutions. With in-house mentorship and continuous training, you’ll tackle a diverse portfolio of projects—from intuitive CMS platforms to sophisticated business management systems—while exploring emerging technologies like bespoke AI tools. 

This role invites you to bridge creativity and code, working alongside designers and project managers to turn client visions into robust, scalable applications. You’ll shape development standards, engage directly with clients to refine technical strategies, and contribute to projects that redefine industries. If you’re driven by growth, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to leave your mark on cutting-edge digital experiences, this is your chance to grow your expertise and influence impactful work from concept to launch.

Key Responsibilities

As a developer, you'll be the cornerstone of our digital projects, orchestrating the creation of cutting-edge websites and web applications from concept to launch. Your expertise will drive the technical direction of projects, ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in our ongoing technological evolution, contributing to the improvement of our development processes and the adoption of new tools and frameworks to enhance our capabilities and efficiency.

• Estimate and deliver work on time and within budget
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• Specify technical requirements for projects, including researching 3rd party resources e.g. API documentation
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• Develop mobile responsive templates using HTML, CSS (SASS), JS, Bootstrap/Tailwind
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• Develop interactive web applications using Laravel / PHP, such as CMS, / E-Commerce websites, CRM systems.
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• Fully test layout and script across all browsers
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• Manage and deliver client support tickets
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• Liaise with clients to fulfil requests and aid project progression

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• 3+ years demonstrable experience (preferably in an agency environment)
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• PHP / Laravel
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• MySQL
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• HTML 5
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• CSS 3
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• JavaScript / jQuery
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• AJAX
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• Experience using REST APIs (Google Maps, MailChimp etc.)
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• Cross-browser compatibility
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• Version control e.g. Git
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• Experience with JavaScript frameworks e.g. Vue, Ember, Nuxt

Advantageous Skills/Knowledge

• Bespoke CMS development
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• Linux Server Administration, domain management, email configuration
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• AWS administration
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• Other MVC frameworks such as Ruby
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• WordPress
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• Experience using CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap, Foundation etc.)
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• Experience with UX & UI design
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• Adobe CC (PS & AI in particular)
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• Familiarity with web prototyping tools (XD, Figma etc.)

Why Work for Us?

• Fantastic Remuneration and Benefits Package - Competitive salary, 23 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays, enhanced company sick pay, attractive pension opportunity
• Professional Development - Enhanced training and development program with in-house trainer, personal development plan with industry accreditations and certifications, career progression plan, and industry learning days.
• Work Environment - Beautiful Grade 2* listed offices in central Southampton, spacious and air-conditioned workplace, excellent transport links, and a vibrant location near retail and hospitality hubs.
• Staff Wellbeing - Free onsite parking, exciting social events calendar, well-stocked fridges and cupboards with free teas, coffees, cold drinks, and healthy snacks. Free Perkbox discount scheme membership with 100s of discounts from leading brands including department stores and fashion brands.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your covering letter and CV via Indeed. Please note that this is a full time, in-house position in our Southampton offices. 

Our Interview Process

1. Telephone 

We will review your application and a member of our team may contact you to discuss your application further.

2. Assessment

Structured session to discuss your technical background and portfolio of recent work. We may also ask you to complete a small task ahead of this to help us assess your working style and approach to problem-solving.

3. Offer

We’ll be in touch shortly after the assessment day/interview to let you know whether you have been successful or not.

Join us at ICAAL and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We look forward to hearing from you!