Senior PHP Developer - Up to £80k

Enso Recruitment is proud to be working with an ambitious, fast-growing technology start-up who are building innovative software solutions within a highly regulated industry.

As the company continues to expand, they are now seeking a Senior PHP Developer to play a key role in shaping and scaling their core platform.

This is a high-impact position within a small, talented engineering team where you’ll work closely with senior leadership to design, build, and evolve a modern software platform used by enterprise clients.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work across the full product lifecycle, from architecture and development through to performance optimisation and platform scalability.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product stakeholders to build secure, high-performance applications while contributing to the overall technical direction of the platform.

The environment suits someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and working on technically challenging problems within a fast-moving start-up setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain secure, scalable applications
• Build backend systems using PHP and Laravel
• Contribute to modern frontend development using Vue.js
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Help shape the platform architecture and technical roadmap
• Maintain high standards of code quality, security, and performance
• Contribute to innovation across the platform, including exploration of emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning
• Work closely with leadership and engineering teams to turn product ideas into production-ready software

About You

• 4+ years’ experience in professional software development
• Strong experience with PHP, Laravel, and modern web development frameworks
• Experience working with modern frontend technologies such as Vue.js
• Strong understanding of scalable web architecture and application design
• Passion for building high-quality, maintainable software
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Python and AI/ML is a plus

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £80k
• Hybrid working model
• Share options
• Private healthcare including dental
• 25 days PTO + bank holidays
• Pension

To find out more about this opportunity, hit Apply or reach out to a member of the Enso Recruitment team today!✉️📞