About this job
Role : Lead PHP Developer
Location : Huddersfield - Office-based (Hybrid considered)
Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Hours : Monday-Friday, 08 : 30-17 : 00 (Flexibility required)
Are you an experienced Lead PHP Developer with strong PHP / Laravel expertise? Ready to take ownership of a mission‑critical eCommerce platform and lead from the front?
We're seeking a Lead PHP Developer to drive best practices, deliver clean, scalable code, and lead a growing team of developers. You'll play a vital role in an environment where downtime is not an option - leading stand‑ups, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring smooth delivery from both UK‑based and offshore teams.
What You'll Be Doing :
* Develop and optimise full‑stack code across PHP / Laravel
* Own core platform areas and ensure high performance and scalability
* Lead daily stand‑ups and help unblock developers in real‑time
* Review code, set quality standards, and guide team growth
* Liaise with offshore developers to align delivery goals
* Work across AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean environments
* Support MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server tuning and optimisation
What You'll Need :
* Strong full‑stack development experience, ideally in ecommerce
* Expert‑level PHP and Laravel
* MySQL & Microsoft SQL Server skills
* Experience in CI / CD, Git, and agile delivery environments
* Leadership experience: mentoring, code reviews, team stand‑ups
* Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Desirable Extras :
* React or similar frontend frameworks
* Docker and containerisation experience
* Third‑party integrations and ecommerce workflow knowledge
* Familiarity with DevOps and monitoring tools
What's In It for You?
* Competitive salary and loyalty bonus
* Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
* Casual dress and employee discount scheme
* Cycle to work scheme, health & wellbeing support
* Free parking, company events, and a supportive team
If you're ready to shape technical delivery and influence an evolving ecommerce platform, click apply now .
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