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PHP Developerr - OUTSIDE IR35 - Up Too £350 P/D - REMOTE
Inspirec has partnered with a dynamic and innovative leader in the technology industry, who are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer (PHP) to join their team on a contract basis.
We are seeking a skilled PHP Developer to maintain, troubleshoot, and gradually modernise our legacy PHP application. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, existing codebases, has a keen eye for identifying root causes, and is passionate about building long-term, stable solutions. You’ll work closely with the product and delivery teams to ensure system reliability while supporting a broader migration to modern technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs in a legacy PHP (5.x/7.x) system.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes for recurring issues.
- Write, test, and deploy patches with minimal disruption to production systems.
- Collaborate with product and delivery teams to prioritise bug fixes and maintain feature stability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code when applying enhancements or patches.
- Support the long-term modernisation strategy by identifying technical debt and recommending incremental improvements.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with PHP (5.x/7.x), especially in debugging and optimisation.
- Proficient in maintaining and updating legacy systems, including patch management and handling outdated dependencies.
- Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL).
- Comfortable working with minimal documentation and understanding legacy codebases.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on issue resolution.
- Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for full-stack troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
- Prior experience in system modernisation or migration projects.
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