Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Extensive commercial experience in PHP development. Strong proficiency with Laravel and modern web frameworks. Hands-on experience with cloud-based Linux systems and MySQL database administration. Confident in version control (Git) and automated deployment practices. Comfortable working independently and owning project deliverables. Knowledge of testing frameworks and best practices in Test-Driven Development (TDD). Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain web applications using modern PHP frameworks. Develop within LAMP environments. Write high-quality, testable code and contribute to automated testing strategies (e.g., PHPUnit). Manage and optimize cloud-hosted Linux servers and MySQL databases, ideally within AWS. Build and support CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments. Work collaboratively within an Agile team, using tools such as Jira for sprint management. Ensure reliability, security, and performance across all applications. Technologies: AWS CI/CD Cloud Git Support JIRA Laravel Linux MySQL PHP PHPUnit Security TDD Web Zend microservices More: We are on the lookout for a talented Senior PHP Developer to join our forward-thinking digital team in Birmingham. This is a hands-on role where you will work across a modern web stack to deliver performant, scalable applications that support our business growth. You will take an active role in shaping the technical direction, working closely with product and design teams to deliver clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems and is passionate about building high-quality digital solutions. The position is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office 1 - 2 days per week, and we are offering a salary between £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits. Please note that this position is only open to UK-based applicants, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. last updated 5 week of 2026