Job Description
PHP Developer
Location: Greater Manchester (Office-Based)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Opportunity
SF Technology is partnering with an innovative technology business that is transforming how organisations use data, analytics and emerging AI technologies to make smarter decisions.
We're looking for a talented PHP Developer to join a growing team building customer-facing platforms, data-driven applications and AI-enabled products. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges, influence product development, and be part of a business that is embracing AI as a core part of its future.
If you're passionate about modern software development, enjoy solving complex problems, and are excited by the opportunities AI creates for developers, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a PHP Developer, you'll play a key role in developing and enhancing a suite of web-based products used by customers across multiple sectors.
You'll work across the full development lifecycle, building robust backend services, integrating APIs, creating intuitive user interfaces, and helping shape the future direction of the platform.
You'll also be encouraged to leverage AI-powered development tools and workflows to improve productivity, accelerate delivery and enhance the quality of solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain PHP-based web applications
Build and integrate REST APIs and third-party services
Develop responsive and user-friendly front-end experiences
Create data-driven dashboards and reporting functionality
Contribute to technical architecture and best practices
Collaborate with developers, stakeholders and leadership teams
Utilise AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality
Support the development of AI-enabled functionality within customer-facing products
Skills & Experience
Essential
Commercial PHP development experience
Strong understanding of modern web application development
Experience integrating APIs and external services
Front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Strong SQL and database knowledge
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies
Desirable
Laravel or Symfony experience
Experience building SaaS or product-based applications
Cloud platform exposure (AWS or similar)
Experience working with large datasets
Data visualisation or dashboard development experience
Familiarity with AI development tools such as Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code
About You
You'll be someone who enjoys learning, experimenting and improving how software is built.
You'll be naturally curious, technically strong and comfortable working in an environment where new ideas are encouraged. This role would suit someone who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work closely with decision-makers, and have a genuine impact on the products they help create.
What's On Offer?
Salary between £50,000 and £70,000
Performance-related bonus scheme
Opportunity to work with modern AI-assisted development practices
High levels of ownership and autonomy
Exposure to cutting-edge product development
Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
Career development focused on technical growth and expertise
Collaborative and ambitious team environment
If you're excited by modern software engineering, AI-enabled development and building products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through SF Technology.
