PHP Developer

PHP Developer – UK wide – up to £50K plus benefits (Remote working)

Change Digital is proud to be partnering with a Global Software Technology organisation as they look to appoint a talented PHP Developer
.

This is a hands‑on role where you will contribute directly to building and enhancing scalable, reliable systems using PHP and Laravel
. You'll work closely with senior developers to modernize the existing codebase, manage technical debt and deliver high-quality solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

Also, you'll leverage your existing technical skills and eagerness to learn to deliver production-ready code. You will contribute to engineering practices, striving for continuous improvement and technical excellence with the support of a highly experienced team.

• Contribute High‑Quality Code:
  Write clean, maintainable, and well‑structured code in PHP and Laravel, applying best practices and high‑quality standards across the full stack.
• Apply Engineering Best Practices:
  Work within established engineering best practices such as consistent coding standards, thorough unit/integration testing, and effective code reviews.
• Enhance Existing Systems:
  Contribute to refactoring and enhancing legacy systems, helping to reduce technical debt while delivering on business targets.
• Implement Features & Learn Design:
  Implement new features and contribute to the technical design of software architecture, working closely with senior engineers to align with long‑term goals.
• Collaborate and Communicate:
  Work effectively within your sprint team and with cross‑functional stakeholders, asking clarifying questions and incorporating feedback into your work.

Technical Proficiency:

• 3+ years of professional experience in full‑stack development with PHP and Laravel
  .
• Experience building web applications and working with well‑structured REST APIs.
• Familiarity with a modern JS framework (e.g., Vue.js, React, or Angular).
• Solid understanding of SQL databases such as MySQL or Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Proficiency with Git, pull requests, and version control fundamentals.
• Experience with debugging and troubleshooting.

AI Leverage: Familiarity with using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot) to improve code quality and efficiency.

Operational Awareness: An understanding of the importance of writing production‑ready code that maintains standards for performance, security, and maintainability.

• Familiarity with PHP testing tools (e.g., PHPUnit, Pest) and frontend testing strategies.
• Experience with Typescript.
• Experience working on a SAAS product.
• Experience in a scrum/agile environment.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and grow your skillset.

• A Problem Solver: You are motivated by technical challenges and enjoy finding pragmatic solutions.
• Technically Curious: Detail‑oriented and passionate about writing code and learning from others.
• A Team Player: You work well with others and are always looking for ways to improve yourself and contribute to the team’s success.

This role is urgent in nature so  to mite or call for more information.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance, Engineering, and Information Technology

Software Development, Financial Services, and IT System Custom Software Development