PHP Developer (Laravel / CodeIgniter / WordPress)

  • CODE Informatics
  • Tipton, West Midlands
  • 21/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking apassionate, detail-oriented PHP Developerwithat least 1 year of hands-on experiencein web application development. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise inLaravel, CodeIgniter, and WordPress, along with a solid understanding ofMySQL databases, RESTful APIs, MVC architecture, and front-end integration. This role is perfect for developers who enjoy building scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and maintain dynamic web applications usingPHP frameworks (Laravel & CodeIgniter)
  • Customize, enhance, and maintainWordPress themes and plugins
  • Design, optimize, and manageMySQL databases, ensuring high performance and data integrity
  • Build and integrateRESTful APIsand third-party APIs
  • Collaborate closely withfront-end developersto integrate UI components with backend logic
  • Debug, troubleshoot, refactor, and optimize existing codebases
  • Followbest coding practices, participate in code reviews, and ensure clean, maintainable code
  • Maintain proper documentation and manage code usingGit version control
  • Ensurewebsite security, performance, scalability, and responsivenessacross all devices
Required Skills & Expertise
  • Strong command ofPHPwith solid understanding ofOOP principles and MVC architecture
  • Hands-on experience withLaravel and CodeIgniter frameworks
  • Proficiency inWordPress theme customization and plugin development
  • Strong knowledge ofMySQL database design, queries, joins, indexing, and optimization
  • Good understanding ofHTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX
  • Experience working withRESTful APIs, JSON, and AJAX-based front-end communication
  • Familiarity withGit / GitHub / Bitbucketversion control systems
  • Experience working inXAMPP / LAMP / WAMP environments
  • Understanding ofComposer, NPM, and PHP package management
  • Basic knowledge ofserver configuration (Apache / Nginx)and deployment processes
Additional Skills (Preferred but Not Mandatory)
  • Knowledge ofReact.js or Vue.jsfor front-end integration
  • Experience withcPanel, WHM, VPS hosting, and deployment
  • Understanding ofSEO-friendly coding practices and performance optimization
  • Exposure to API integrations such aspayment gateways, social logins, or CRM systems
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree inComputer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 1+ year of professional PHP development experience
  • Strongproblem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
  • Excellentcommunication skillsand ability to work effectively in a team environment
Why Join Us?
  • Work onreal-world web applicationsusing modern PHP frameworks
  • Opportunity to enhance your skills infull-stack development
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
  • Career development and learning opportunities