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Senior PHP Developer

City of London
3 days ago
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PHP Architect / Lead Developer

Location: 100% Remote

Contract: 6-month contract (potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced PHP Architect/Lead Developer to join our agile, forward-thinking technology team. Our in-house platforms power everything from industry-leading e-learning solutions to highly integrated office logistics, all hosted on AWS.

In this role, you'll help shape the architecture of new features, enhance existing systems, and mentor a talented team of developers. You'll work with modern PHP frameworks-Symfony, Laravel, and in-house MVC solutions-while leveraging CI/CD practices and cloud-native designs.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications, e-learning portals, and web services using PHP.
Apply solid software design patterns and industry best practices.
Architect and optimize database systems (MySQL) and craft raw SQL queries for performance.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
Build and maintain client and management reporting tools.
Contribute to the evolution of developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS-based architectures.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers.
Support a global user base and ensure high-quality, well-documented code.What We're Looking For Required Skills & Experience

Strong PHP development expertise with object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
Proven experience with Symfony, Laravel, and custom MVC frameworks.
Solid architecture and design skills for complex, scalable applications.
Expertise in relational database schema design and optimization (MySQL).
Proficiency with Git workflows, LAMP stack, and REST API integrations.
Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS (specificity, inheritance, positioning), JavaScript, AJAX, and DOM manipulation.
Experience with unit/functional testing and Docker containerization.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.Desirable

Enterprise/ERP application development.
Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native deployments.
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
Strong front-end skills.Why Join Us?

Cutting-edge environment: Work with a seasoned PHP team using modern CI/CD practices.
Collaborative culture: Friendly, knowledge-sharing environment that values new ideas and continuous learning.
Flexible remote contract: Deliver impactful work from anywhere.How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of our platforms? Send your CV and a short cover letter highlighting relevant experience to with the subject line "PHP Architect/Lead Developer - Contract".

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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