PHP Developer (Laravel)

Location: Bury (BL9)

Flexible working: Core hours 9:30am–2:00pm, Monday-Friday

About the role

We're looking for a mid-level PHP Developer (Laravel) to join our in-house development team, working on business-critical internal web applications and systems.

This is a hands-on development role with real ownership. You'll work closely with colleagues and internal stakeholders in a collaborative, customer-facing environment, helping translate business requirements into practical, well-built technical solutions.

Key responsibilities

Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel

Build and enhance internal systems and business tools

Write and optimise SQL queries against relational databases

Support and improve live production systems

Work within MVC architecture and clean coding principles

Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver solutions

Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes

Support light frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Essential skills & experience

Commercial experience with PHP

Hands-on experience with Laravel

Experience working with SQL databases

Experience supporting production systems

Understanding of MVC architecture

Familiarity with Git / version control

Comfortable working with APIs

Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

REST API development or integration experience

Exposure to automated testing

Frontend experience beyond the basics

Experience working with existing or legacy systems

Why join us

In-house development role (no agency or client work)

Hybrid working with flexible core hours

Supportive, collaborative engineering team

Opportunity to take ownership and grow your skills

Work on systems that support a growing UK group of businesses