PHP Developer

Location: Remote (UK-based) with meetups in London 2 x per monthType: Full-timeSalary: Up to £50,000Experience level: Mid-SeniorThe Company:We are working with a well-established UK-based print and digital publishing business with a strong presence in both traditional and online media. It's a small but dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to growing their digital platforms and expanding development capabilities. We are looking for a talented developer to play a key role in both day-to-day development and the wider strategic evolution of digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and wants to grow into a leadership or team management role while remaining hands-on with development.The Role:

• Developing and maintaining websites
• Supporting and mentoring junior developers
• Collaborating with external agencies on larger technical projects
• Contributing to the hiring and team-building process as they expand
• Helping shape technical decisions and architecture

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience with PHP (ideally with knowledge of modern frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or Yii)
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) in PHP
• PHP package management (e.g., Composer)
• Proficiency in modern HTML/CSS
• Good working knowledge of JavaScript (vanilla JS, jQuery; experience with Vue or React is a plus)
• Good knowledge of MySQL
• Experience with CraftCMS or similar CMS platforms (Drupal, Statamic, OctoberCMS, etc.)
• Experience extending CMS platforms via custom modules/plugins
• Familiarity with templating languages like TWIG or Blade
• Experience with modern front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Gulp)
• Knowledge of TailwindCSS
• Experience working on high-traffic websites or web apps

Benefits:

• 25 days annual holiday
• Remote working - 2 days per month in the office (London)
• Annual company Christmas outing and summer social
• Company pension scheme
• Career growth opportunities in an expanding digital business
• Energetic, sociable team culture - with regular team meetups and drinks

This role is particularly well-suited to a generalist developer who enjoys working across a range of technical challenges. It may appeal to someone with freelance or small-team leadership experience, comfortable balancing hands-on coding with broader technical strategy.What Next?If this sounds like it could be your next opportunity, please apply with an up to date CV or email Please Note:The business is unable to offer sponsorship and applicants must have the right to work in the UK