PHP Developer

PHP Developer (Open to Multi‑Language Development) - Birmingham

Location: Birmingham 1 day a week

Salary: £40000 - £45000

Employment Type: Permanent

Recruiting on behalf of a small, growing tech company

About the Opportunity
Our client, a small but ambitious software business based in Birmingham, is looking to bring a versatile PHP Developer into their team. This is an excellent role for someone who loves variety, enjoys working across different parts of the development lifecycle, and is open to broadening their skillset beyond PHP.
If you're someone who's comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved beyond coding, and exploring new technologies such as .NET, Rust, or Go, this could be a brilliant fit.

The Role
The successful candidate will join a close‑knit development team working on a mixture of new and existing software products. While PHP will be the core language, the company frequently adopts different technologies, giving you the chance to work with modern stacks and expand your technical range.
This is a hands‑on position, ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating closely with colleagues, and taking ownership across the full development process.

Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using PHP.
Work with (or learn) other languages such as .NET, Rust, and Go as required by project needs.
Participate in requirement gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment.
Support process improvements and contribute ideas to help shape technical direction.
Engage with a small, friendly team where flexibility and initiative are valued.

What We're Looking For
Strong commercial experience with PHP (any modern framework is a bonus).
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and work with other languages (.NET, Rust, Go, etc.).
A proactive mindset - someone who isn't afraid to get involved beyond pure coding.
Good problem‑solving skills and ability to work through the full software lifecycle.
Comfortable working in a small business environment with close collaboration.

Nice-to-Haves
Experience with APIs, microservices, or modern backend architecture.
Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD tools, or cloud platforms.
Previous experience in a start-up or small/medium business.

What's on Offer
Competitive salary reflective of experience.
Opportunities to broaden your skillset and work with multiple tech stacks.
A supportive, tight‑knit team where your ideas and input genuinely matter.
Hybrid working options (dependent on client preference and candidate location).
Real ownership and the chance to make a visible impact within a growing company.

How to Apply
If you're a PHP developer looking for a role with variety, growth, and hands‑on experience beyond coding, we'd love to hear from you.

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