PHP Developer (Laravel)
Romsey, Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Looking for a PHP role where you actually own what you build?
My client is a growing company helping organisations manage and optimise critical infrastructure. With a recent move to AWS and big plans ahead, they're investing heavily in modernising their platform and building new products.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on backend role where you'll:
Improve and evolve existing Laravel systems
Build new SaaS products using a modern stack
Take real ownership of backend architectureYou'll work in a small, collaborative team alongside a Frontend Developer and UX/UI Designer - with plenty of influence over technical direction.
What You'll Be Doing
Building scalable applications using PHP (8) & Laravel
Designing REST APIs for a React frontend
Improving performance, reliability, and security
Helping modernise systems with AWS & CI/CD
What You'll Bring
3+ years' experience in backend development
Strong PHP & Laravel skills
Solid PostgreSQL and API development experience
A passion for clean code and building things properly
Nice to Have
AWS / cloud experience
CI/CD knowledge
Interest in AI tools (Copilot, Claude etc.)
Interested?
Drop me a message, send your CV to or call (phone number removed)
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