PHP Developer

About the Role

We’re looking for a PHP Developer to join a collaborative, growing IT team that’s dedicated to building and improving bespoke in-house software solutions that power the business.

You’ll be part of a seven-person Development team based in Leeds, working closely with end users to create tailored tools that make a real impact.

A key focus will be enhancing a large-scale, internally built case management platform that’s integral to daily operations across the company.

You’ll continuously improve its functionality, performance, and user experience.

The team has also developed a proprietary document management system, with plenty of exciting new projects and enhancements planned on the roadmap.

Main Responsibilities

• Join an established development team building and maintaining core systems, applications, and APIs.
• Participate in planning, design, and development processes, ideally with experience using the Laravel framework or another MVC framework.
• Build and maintain applications using Laravel, MSSQL, MySQL, PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, and jQuery.
• Develop and integrate APIs and middleware to connect with other business systems.
• Maintain and improve the existing codebase, including troubleshooting, bug fixing, and adding new features.
• Support code quality and standardisation through testing and peer collaboration.

Essential Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a PHP MVC framework (ideally Laravel).
• Skilled in front-end frameworks such as Vue.js.
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript and jQuery.
• Confident working with relational databases (MySQL and MS SQL).
• Proficient with version control tools such as Git.
• Ability to translate mock-ups into responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Comfortable working iteratively and incorporating feedback within Agile workflows.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of REST API development.
• Experience with PHP Unit and/or PEST for unit and feature testing.
• Familiarity with Docker.