*Hybrid or Remote Options Available*
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.Can you write decent PHP code that you’re proud to explain – not just _what_ it does, but _why_ you did it that way? (We’ll forgive that one legendary function that you once wrote at 2am that no one, including you, fully understands, but it _just works perfectly_).Can the majority of your code be merged without causing the other members of your team to require anger management classes/blood pressure medication?Can you defend the quality of your code with regard to security, efficiency, and maintainability – without the use of tears and/or excessive violence?Can you confidently read, understand, and constructively critique other people’s code – even that one developer who writes everything like they’re constantly practising for the International Obfuscated C Contest?And if you ever use an AI-assisted tool, do you treat the output as though it was written by a hyper-caffeinated junior dev with questionable loyalties – and make it _actually safe_ for production?If, and only if, you’ve answered YES to all of the above – here’s the rest:*What You’ll Be Doing:** Developing internal tools and customer-facing systems, writing clean, maintainable PHP code to build and improve back-end services and APIs that power our web applications and internal systems.* Collaborating with front-end and full-stack developers to deliver features that are secure, efficient, and great to use.* Contributing to the design and architecture of new features and systems.* Taking ownership of your work, and pride in what you do – from scoping and estimating to development, testing, and deployment.* Troubleshooting, debugging and fixing real-world problems (not just adding “try/catch” and hoping for the best). Digging into bug reports, logs, and manually testing to figure out _what actually happened_ – and helping make sure it won’t happen again.* Reviewing and critiquing pull requests to provide positive feedback to both improve the code and help level up the team’s skills.* Shipping robust, high quality code quickly, without cutting corners.* Working on both legacy systems and green field projects – helping shape the architecture of new systems and yes, occasionally yelling “Why?!” at legacy code, then taking a breath, grabbing a coffee and refactoring it cleanly.*What We’re Looking For:** 3+ years of experience writing and maintaining PHP code.* Strong understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and clean, maintainable architecture.* Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and back-end services for web applications.* Solid grasp of secure coding practices, performance tuning, and efficient database interaction (e.g. MySQL/PostgreSQL).* Ability to collaborate well within a growing development team, reviewing and giving constructive feedback on pull requests.* Good problem solving and software design skills.* Familiarity with version control (Git), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.* Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote team, managing your own time and communicating clearly.*Nice to have:** Experience working with Docker, cloud platforms (AWS), or containerized dev environments.* Familiarity with headless CMS platforms or content APIs.* Some front-end skills or awareness (even if it’s just enough to appreciate your teammates’ pain getting that last div to align properly on mobile).*Why Join Us?** You’ll be a key voice in shaping how we build, test, and ship software.* Work on a mix of internal tools and public-facing apps, where your work has a direct tangible impact.* Collaborate with a thoughtful, experienced team who care about shipping good code without the crunch.* You’ll have space to work independently, and suggest better ways of doing things. xwzovoh * Flexible working, a relaxed but focused culture, and support for your professional development.Job Type: Full-timePay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per yearAdditional pay:* Bonus scheme* Performance bonusBenefits:* Casual dress* Company pension* Free parking* Gym membership* Health & wellbeing programme* Life insurance* On-site parking* Private medical insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayEducation:* Bachelor’s (preferred)Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Macclesfield SK10…