We're looking for a motivated and dependable Mid-Level PHP Developer to join our development team in Bury. You'll work primarily with Laravel and PHP, building and maintaining web applications that support our business and customers. This is a hybrid role with regular time in our Bury office combined with flexible remote working.
What You'll Do
* Develop, test, and maintain web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.
* Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other developers to deliver features from specification to production.
* Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
* Build and consume APIs, integrate third-party services, and work with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres).
* Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions to raise team quality.
* Troubleshoot, profile, and optimise application performance and reliability.
* Contribute to automated tests (unit, integration) and CI/CD pipelines.
* Support deployment and maintenance activities, including monitoring and incident response when required.
What You'll Bring
* Practical experience working with PHP and the Laravel framework in a production environment.
* Good understanding of modern PHP practices, Composer, and PSR standards.
* Experience with relational databases (writing efficient SQL, migrations, indexing).
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON-based integrations.
* Comfortable using Git for version control and participating in pull request workflows.
* Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is desirable.
* Ability to communicate clearly, work as part of a team, and take ownership of tasks.
* Willingness to work in a hybrid setup — part-time in the Bury office and part-time remote.
Nice to Have
* Experience with queue systems (Redis, Laravel Queues), event-driven architecture, or scheduled tasks.
* Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) and cloud hosting (AWS, Azure, or similar).
* Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and test-driven development.
* Previous involvement in improving deployment pipelines or observability tooling.
The Setup
* Hours: Typically standard office hours with some flexibility.
* Location: Hybrid — office-based in Bury with agreed remote working days.
* Team: Small cross-functional engineering team with close collaboration across product and operations.
* Line Management: Reports to the Lead Developer / Engineering Manager.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible hybrid working to support work–life balance.
* Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression.
* A supportive, collaborative team culture where ideas and ownership are encouraged.
What "Great" Looks Like
* Consistently well-structured, tested, and documented code.
* Proactive identification and resolution of technical debt and performance issues.
* Clear, professional communication with teammates and stakeholders.
* Reliable delivery of features and improvements with attention to quality.
If you're a Laravel/PHP developer who enjoys building robust web applications and working in a hybrid environment in Bury, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team.