Leeds
About the Role We’re looking for a PHP Developer to join a collaborative, growing IT team that’s dedicated to building and improving bespoke in-house software solutions that power the business. You’ll be part of a seven-person Development team based in Leeds, working closely with end users to create tailored tools that make a real impact. A key focus will be enhancing a large-scale, internally built case management platform that’s integral to daily operations across the company. You’ll continuously improve its functionality, performance, and user experience. The team has also developed a proprietary document management system, with plenty of exciting new projects and enhancements planned on the roadmap. Main Responsibilities • Join an established development team building and maintaining core systems, applications, and APIs., • Participate in planning, design, and development processes, ideally with experience using the Laravel framework or another MVC framework., • Build and maintain applications using Laravel, MSSQL, MySQL, PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, and jQuery., • Develop and integrate APIs and middleware to connect with other business systems., • Maintain and improve the existing codebase, including troubleshooting, bug fixing, and adding new features., • Support code quality and standardisation through testing and peer collaboration. Essential Experience, Qualifications, and Skills • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a PHP MVC framework (ideally Laravel)., • Skilled in front-end frameworks such as Vue.js., • Strong proficiency with JavaScript and jQuery., • Confident working with relational databases (MySQL and MS SQL)., • Proficient with version control tools such as Git., • Ability to translate mock-ups into responsive, user-friendly interfaces., • Comfortable working iteratively and incorporating feedback within Agile workflows., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Desirable Skills and Experience • Knowledge of REST API development., • Experience with PHP Unit and/or PEST for unit and feature testing., • Familiarity with Docker.