We’re looking for a mid-level PHP Developer to join a delivery-focused team building and evolving a suite of platforms used by global brands.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the fundamentals - building, improving and maintaining applications in a custom-built environment, rather than relying on off-the-shelf frameworks.
The role
You’ll be working across a range of internal and client-facing platforms, contributing to the development and improvement of web-based platforms and applications that support complex content and data workflows.
Day to day, that looks like:
* Developing and maintaining backend services and applications using PHP
* Taking ownership of features and tasks from development through to completion
* Writing clean, efficient and maintainable code aligned to agreed standards
* Working with databases, including writing and optimising SQL queries
* Collaborating with Product Owners, QA and other developers to ensure solutions are clear, tested and aligned to requirements
* Identifying and resolving defects, performance issues and edge cases
* Contributing to improving existing systems and reducing technical debt
You’ll be part of a team that values delivery, quality and continuous improvement, not just getting something live.
The platforms are built using an in-house, custom framework. There isn’t reliance on frameworks like Laravel or Symfony, so this role suits someone who:
* is comfortable working outside of standard frameworks
* enjoys understanding how systems work and improving them over time
Your experience
* Experience building web applications using PHP
* Comfortable working on backend or full-stack systems
* Experience working with databases and writing SQL queries
* Experience working in a team environment (Agile or similar)
* Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through
* You’re adaptable in how you approach problems
* You’re open to learning and working in different ways
* You focus on building things well, not just quickly
Why this role?
* Opportunity to work on platforms that are genuinely different from standard web builds
* A team that values clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement
* Real ownership and the chance to make a tangible impact
* Scope to grow, whether you’re building on early experience or bringing something more established
This is a hybrid position (3 days a week onsite in Central Leeds - 5 mins from the train station).
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