Senior PHP Software Engineer

Listed: 4 days ago

Senior PHP Software Engineer

Location: Swindon (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Build the Technology that Powers a Safer, Smarter Future

We're working with a leading UK organisation at the forefront of technology-driven workplace and safety solutions to recruit an experienced Senior PHP Software Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking business where technology underpins operations and drives innovation. You'll play a key role in developing and enhancing the company's in-house systems, supporting digital transformation, and helping to deliver seamless solutions to major UK clients.

The Role

As a Senior PHP Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of core technical components within a fast-evolving software ecosystem. You'll design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure applications while mentoring junior developers and collaborating closely with teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the design and development of new features and modules within Laravel-based applications.

* Refactor and optimise existing codebases to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.

* Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems.

* Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following modern PHP standards.

* Contribute to architectural planning, sprint reviews, and technical discussions.

* Collaborate with DevOps and front-end teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.

* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other developers.

Requirements

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

* 7+ years of professional PHP development experience, including strong knowledge of Laravel.

* Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and application architecture.

* Proficiency with MySQL and SQL Server.

* Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised development environments.

* Proven experience in API development and third-party integrations.

* Strong understanding of testing practices and CI/CD workflows using Git.

* Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

* Experience deploying applications to AWS or other cloud platforms.

* Familiarity with microservices or event-driven architectures.

* Exposure to front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js.

* Understanding of security best practices.

* Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where innovation and purpose go hand in hand. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact.

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum (DOE)

* Performance-related bonuses

* Hybrid working (Swindon HQ with remote flexibility)

* Continuous learning and career development opportunities

* A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued

* The chance to make a tangible impact on systems and products used by major UK clients

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