Senior PHP Software Engineer

Senior PHP Software Engineer

Location: Swindon (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Build the Technology that Powers a Safer, Smarter Future

We’re working with a leading UK organisation at the forefront of technology-driven workplace and safety solutions to recruit an experienced Senior PHP Software Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking business where technology underpins operations and drives innovation. You’ll play a key role in developing and enhancing the company’s in-house systems, supporting digital transformation, and helping to deliver seamless solutions to major UK clients.

The Role

As a Senior PHP Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of core technical components within a fast-evolving software ecosystem. You’ll design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure applications while mentoring junior developers and collaborating closely with teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new features and modules within Laravel-based applications.
  
  
• Refactor and optimise existing codebases to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
  
  
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems.
  
  
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following modern PHP standards.
  
  
• Contribute to architectural planning, sprint reviews, and technical discussions.
  
  
• Collaborate with DevOps and front-end teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
  
  
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other developers.
  
  Requirements
  
  About You
  
  Essential Skills & Experience:
  
  
• 7+ years of professional PHP development experience, including strong knowledge of Laravel.
  
  
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and application architecture.
  
  
• Proficiency with MySQL and SQL Server.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
  
  
• Proven experience in API development and third-party integrations.
  
  
• Strong understanding of testing practices and CI/CD workflows using Git.
  
  
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
  
  Desirable Skills:
  
  
• Experience deploying applications to AWS or other cloud platforms.
  
  
• Familiarity with microservices or event-driven architectures.
  
  
• Exposure to front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
  
  
• Understanding of security best practices.
  
  
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  
  Benefits
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where innovation and purpose go hand in hand. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact.
  
  What’s on Offer:
  
  
• Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum (DOE)
  
  
• Performance-related bonuses
  
  
• Hybrid working (Swindon HQ with remote flexibility)
  
  
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
  
  
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued
  
  
• The chance to make a tangible impact on systems and products used by major UK clients