Salary : £30,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements
* 2+ years of PHP development experience in a senior capacity
* Strong proficiency in PHP 7 / 8, OOP, and MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar)
* Hands-on experience with Magento 2 or similar e-commerce platforms, particularly with their API integrations
* Experience integrating with ERP systems (ideally Sage 200) and PIM platforms
* Advanced skills in MySQL, including schema design, performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation
* Ability to design and consume REST / SOAP APIs
* Proficiency with Bitbucket or similar code storage for Git-based version control
* Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Docker and CI / CD pipeline
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
* Strong collaborative abilities and a willingness to research and test emerging technologies
* Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and manage their resources and time well
* Strong analytical thinking with an ability to diagnose complex system issues
* A methodical, structured approach to problem-solving
* Ability to break down ambiguous problems and develop practical, workable solutions
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, development, and optimisation of internal PHP applications and services
* Architect secure and scalable integrations between internal systems and external platforms (Magento 2, PIM, Sage 200, MySQL)
* Establish coding standards, development processes, and architectural guidelines
* Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve system performance and developer productivity
* Ensure systems are stable and secure within a Linux server environment
* Ability to run and monitor shell scripts via SSH
* Develop, maintain, and refactor PHP applications using modern frameworks and best practices
* Build and manage REST / SOAP APIs and data pipelines supporting cross-system communication
* Optimise MySQL queries, indexes, and schema structures to maximise performance and reliability
* Ensure thorough version control practices through Bitbucket repositories working to a GIT framework
* Coordinate with the rest of the IT team and other departments to complete projects
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across PHP applications and integrated systems
* Perform code audits, implement system improvements, and monitor performance
* Maintain high standards for security, data governance, and documentation
* Produce detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides
Technologies
* API
* Architect
* BitBucket
* CI / CD
* Docker
* ERP
* Git
* Laravel
* Linux
* Magento
* MVC
* MySQL
* OOP
* PHP
* REST
* SOAP
* Sage
* Security
* Symfony
More
We are seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of our internal PHP-systems and their integrations with key business platforms including Magento 2, Sage 200, Agility PIM, and MySQL. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with a driven personality who can architect and maintain existing and future solutions. We offer a full-time position with a range of benefits including a company pension, cycle to work scheme, free parking, health and wellbeing programme, on-site gym, and easy transport links.
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