NRG, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
PHP Developer
We’re looking for a talented PHP Developer to join a growing team and help build high-quality, scalable web applications. If you enjoy solving complex problems, writing clean code, and working across the full development lifecycle, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
About the Role
You’ll work closely with product and development teams to create new features, enhance existing systems, and ensure the performance and reliability of platforms. This role involves backend PHP development with opportunities to contribute to frontend components depending on your experience.
What You'll Be Doing
* Developing and maintaining backend applications using PHP (7/8)
* Working with MVC frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
* Writing clean, testable, and well-structured code
* Integrating and building RESTful APIs
* Collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders
* Participating in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies
* Troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising application performance
Experience desirable
* PHP 7/8
* Laravel / Symfony
* MySQL / MariaDB
* REST APIs
* Composer / PHPUnit
What We’re Looking For
* Commercial experience as a PHP Developer
* Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming
* Experience with modern PHP frameworks
* Good understanding of databases and query optimisation
* Ability to work collaboratively in an agile environment
* Problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail
What You’ll Get
* Opportunities for training and career development
* Supportive team culture
* Pension & benefits package
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Technology
* Information and Media
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