Chief People & Sustainability Officer/ People Focused. Business Driven. Impact Led
About BizClik Media
BizClik Media is a global leader in B2B digital publishing, media and events. As the creator of award-winning business platforms and experiences, we operate across high-growth areas including sustainability, procurement, fintech and emerging technology. Our events, Sustainability LIVE, Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE, Tech & AI LIVE and many others, bring together the most influential C-suite leaders, visionaries and change makers for unmatched content, networking and commercial opportunity.
With a fast-growing global audience, prestigious media brands and an ever-expanding portfolio of market-leading events, we are shaping the future of business conversations – and we are just getting started.
Purpose of Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Laravel Developer to lead the development and architectural decisions of complex web-based applications. You will be responsible for architecting innovative solutions, enhancing existing platforms, and guiding development efforts with an emphasis on scalability, security, and maintainability. Your expertise will contribute significantly to shaping our technology roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and design new Laravel-based applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
* Develop and implement multi-tenant solutions, designing architectures optimized for performance and efficient resource management.
* Lead the rebuilding and modernization of legacy systems, migrating older codebases to modern, robust Laravel frameworks.
* Collaborate closely with frontend developers to integrate backend systems with frontend frameworks, primarily Next.js and Inertia.js.
* Perform code reviews, mentor junior team members, and set high standards for coding quality, testing, and documentation.
* Optimize application performance through rigorous testing, benchmarking, and profiling.
* Continuously identify areas for technological improvements and innovation within the Laravel ecosystem and frontend integration points.
Required Skills and Experience
* Extensive experience (5+ years) in PHP development, particularly using the Laravel framework.
* Proven expertise in designing and implementing multi-tenant applications, understanding of tenancy strategies (e.g., database-per-tenant, shared schema).
* Experience rebuilding and refactoring legacy applications to modern Laravel versions and architectures.
* Strong proficiency integrating Laravel with frontend frameworks such as Next.js and Inertia.js.
* Solid understanding of software architecture patterns (MVC, REST APIs, service-oriented architectures).
* Advanced knowledge of databases, including relational database design, indexing strategies, and query optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
* Familiarity with CI/CD processes, Docker, and modern version control workflows (Git).
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
* Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
* Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and practices.
Soft Skills
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to effectively lead technical discussions and mentor team members.
* Comfortable working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, contributing to both strategic decisions and hands-on technical development.
What We Offer
* Gym membership at Nuffield Health (post-probation)
* 20 days annual leave + your birthday off
* Flexible hybrid working (Thursdays from home)
* A culture first workplace that rewards ambition, integrity and innovation
* Cycle to work scheme
* Paid sickness leave
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Learning and development programme
* Access to charity initiatives and team volunteering opportunities
* Company wellbeing programme
* Access to global C-level networks through our platforms and events
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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