PHP Developer (Laravel)
Location: Bury (BL9)
Working pattern: Hybrid (office-based during probation)
Flexible working: Core hours 9:30am–2:00pm, Monday-Friday, with flexibility outside of this
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About the role
We're looking for a mid-level PHP Developer (Laravel) to join our in-house development team, working on business-critical internal web applications and systems.
This is a hands-on development role with real ownership. You'll work closely with colleagues and internal stakeholders in a collaborative, customer-facing environment, helping translate business requirements into practical, well-built technical solutions.
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Key responsibilities
* Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel
* Build and enhance internal systems and business tools
* Write and optimise SQL queries against relational databases
* Support and improve live production systems
* Work within MVC architecture and clean coding principles
* Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver solutions
* Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes
* Support light frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
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Essential skills & experience
* Commercial experience with PHP
* Hands-on experience with Laravel
* Experience working with SQL databases
* Experience supporting production systems
* Understanding of MVC architecture
* Familiarity with Git / version control
* Comfortable working with APIs
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
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Nice to have
* REST API development or integration experience
* Exposure to automated testing
* Frontend experience beyond the basics
* Experience working with existing or legacy systems
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Why join us
* In-house development role (no agency or client work)
* Hybrid working with flexible core hours
* Supportive, collaborative engineering team
* Opportunity to take ownership and grow your skills
* Work on systems that support a growing UK group of businesses
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Additional information
This role is based in Bury (BL9) and requires the ability to work on-site as part of a hybrid working arrangement.