PHP Developer (ID: Lhz3gKSP)

Senior PHP Developer – Macclesfield (Hybrid) – £35,000 to £50,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced PHP developer who writes clean, maintainable, and secure code you’re genuinely proud of? We’re looking for a confident back-end engineer who can design, build, and improve robust systems — and clearly explain not just what the code does, but why it’s built that way.

If you care about code quality, team collaboration, and building production-ready applications the right way, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role:

As a Senior PHP Developer, you’ll design and develop internal tools and customer-facing web applications. You’ll focus on writing high-quality PHP code that powers scalable back-end services and RESTful APIs.

You’ll work closely with front-end and full-stack developers to deliver secure, efficient, and user-friendly features while contributing to architectural decisions for new and existing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain clean, well-structured PHP code for web applications and internal systems
• Build and improve RESTful APIs and back-end services
• Collaborate with cross-functional developers to deliver secure and high-performance features
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
• Take ownership of projects from planning and estimation through development, testing, and deployment
• Troubleshoot and debug real-world production issues using logs, investigation, and thorough testing
• Review and provide constructive feedback on pull requests to maintain code quality across the team
• Work on both legacy systems and greenfield projects, refactoring where needed
• Deliver robust, production-ready code without cutting corners

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience writing and maintaining PHP applications
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and SOLID principles
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and back-end systems
• Solid knowledge of secure coding practices and performance optimisation
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with Git Version Control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and software design skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a growing development team
• Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote environment
• UK work authorisation required

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Docker and containerised development environments
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Experience with headless CMS platforms or content APIs
• Basic front-end awareness and understanding of UI implementation challenges

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping how we design, build, test, and deploy software
• Work on impactful internal tools and public-facing applications
• Collaborate with an experienced, thoughtful team focused on sustainable development practices
• Enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to suggest and implement better technical solutions
• Flexible working arrangements in a hybrid Macclesfield (SK10) location
• Support for ongoing professional development

Salary & Benefits:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid remote – Macclesfield SK10 (United Kingdom)
• Salary: £35,000–£50,000 per year
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Gym membership
• Casual dress
• Free on-site parking

Additional Pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

If you’re a PHP developer who values clean architecture, maintainable code, security best practices, and strong team collaboration — and you’re ready to make a real impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Position: PHP Developer  -  Job Type: Full-time  - Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 per year  - Location: Hybrid Remote – Macclesfield, SK10

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