PHP Developer
Location: Greater Manchester (Office-Based)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Opportunity
SF Technology is partnering with an innovative technology business that is transforming how organisations use data, analytics and emerging AI technologies to make smarter decisions.
The Role
As a PHP Developer, you'll play a key role in developing and enhancing a suite of web-based products used by customers across multiple sectors.
You'll work across the full development lifecycle, building robust backend services, integrating APIs, creating intuitive user interfaces, and helping shape the future direction of the platform.
You'll also be encouraged to leverage AI-powered development tools and workflows to improve productivity, accelerate delivery and enhance the quality of solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop and maintain PHP-based web applications
* Build and integrate REST APIs and third-party services
* Develop responsive and user-friendly front-end experiences
* Create data-driven dashboards and reporting functionality
* Contribute to technical architecture and best practices
* Collaborate with developers, stakeholders and leadership teams
* Utilise AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality
* Support the development of AI-enabled functionality within customer-facing products
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Commercial PHP development experience
* Strong understanding of modern web application development
* Experience integrating APIs and external services
* Front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
* Strong SQL and database knowledge
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
* Genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies
Desirable
* Laravel or Symfony experience
* Experience building SaaS or product-based applications
* Cloud platform exposure (AWS or similar)
* Experience working with large datasets
* Data visualisation or dashboard development experience
* Familiarity with AI development tools such as Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code
About You
You'll be someone who enjoys learning, experimenting and improving how software is built.
You'll be naturally curious, technically strong and comfortable working in an environment where new ideas are encouraged. This role would suit someone who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work closely with decision-makers, and have a genuine impact on the products they help create.
What's On Offer
* Salary between £50,000 and £70,000
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Opportunity to work with modern AI-assisted development practices
* High levels of ownership and autonomy
* Exposure to cutting-edge product development
* Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
* Career development focused on technical growth and expertise
* Collaborative and ambitious team environment
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