PHP Developer

PHP Developer - OUTSIDE IR35 - Up Too £350 P/D - REMOTE

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ROLE OBJECTIVE

Inspirec has partnered with a dynamic and innovative leader in the technology industry, who are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer (PHP) to join their team on a contract basis.

We are seeking a skilled PHP Developer to maintain, troubleshoot, and gradually modernise our legacy PHP application. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, existing codebases, has a keen eye for identifying root causes, and is passionate about building long-term, stable solutions. You’ll work closely with the product and delivery teams to ensure system reliability while supporting a broader migration to modern technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs in a legacy PHP (5.x/7.x) system.
  
  
• Perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes for recurring issues.
  
  
• Write, test, and deploy patches with minimal disruption to production systems.
  
  
• Collaborate with product and delivery teams to prioritise bug fixes and maintain feature stability.
  
  
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code when applying enhancements or patches.
  
  
• Support the long-term modernisation strategy by identifying technical debt and recommending incremental improvements.
  
  REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  
  
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP (5.x/7.x), especially in debugging and optimisation.
  
  
• Proficient in maintaining and updating legacy systems, including patch management and handling outdated dependencies.
  
  
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL).
  
  
• Comfortable working with minimal documentation and understanding legacy codebases.
  
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on issue resolution.
  
  
• Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
  
  DESIRABLE SKILLS
  
  
• Experience with modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
  
  
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for full-stack troubleshooting.
  
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
  
  
• Prior experience in system modernisation or migration projects