Web Developer PHP
Our prestigious client is seeking a skilled and motivated Web Developer using PHP to work on a system transition project within the client's central IT Services (ITS) team. The role centres on taking ownership of a long-standing legacy web system — a bespoke suite of PHP tools developed within the department. These tools interface with internal data sources to provide streamlined alternatives to central systems.
You'll stabilise and document the legacy platform, ensuring the day to day running of a large intranet and other web apps developed in PHP.
Title: Web Developer. PHP
Reports to: Head of Software Engineering.
Salary: £54,000 - £60,000 + generous pension, holiday and training.
Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract.
Location: Hybrid. 2 days a week in London office.
Collaborate with the outgoing system owner to understand the legacy PHP 4-based architecture, workflows and data.
• Coordinate with core platforms and data services.
• Strong understanding of PHP, SQL and web architecture.
• Experience maintaining and evolving legacy PHP systems.
• Experience with IT service transition, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of software development best practices.
• IT Services is a strategic, delivery-focused department supporting key professional operations. Committed to modernising the digital estate, they deliver scalable services aligned with software development and security best practice.