PHP Developer

PHP Developer

Location: Hybrid - Southampton, UK (minimum 3 days on-site)

Salary: £32,248 - £34,278 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Interview Date: 4 November 2025

Our client, a leading membership-based organisation, is seeking a PHP Developer to join their expanding digital team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled developer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving to work on a large-scale in-house platform.

As the in-house specialist for back-end systems, you will play a key role in improving, maintaining, and innovating digital services that support a broad user base. The role will involve collaboration with internal stakeholders, hands-on development, and end-to-end responsibility across the software lifecycle.

• Build, maintain, and enhance back-end PHP-based systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of digital projects.
• Lead on all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve user experience.
• Integrate and align multiple digital systems to ensure consistency and functionality.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in PHP development (including outside frameworks).
• Strong understanding of the MVC programming approach.
• Experience with MySQL for data management.
• Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Experience with Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining WordPress, including custom plugins.

Beneficial Skills & Knowledge:

• Linux usage and administration.
• Advanced MySQL and SQL administration.

• 35-hour working week.
• Hybrid working model - minimum of 3 days on campus.
• 46 days annual leave (30 days standard leave + closure days + bank holidays).
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
• Discounted bus passes and cycle scheme.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive team environment.
• Access to wellbeing and social activities throughout the year.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your PHP experience (including whether it is current or past experience). Applications without this detail will not be considered.

Candidates may be asked to complete a PHP skills task before shortlisting. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to in-person interviews on 4 November 2025, which will include a further technical assessment.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.