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A Day in the Life of a PHP Laravel Developer

Imagine starting your day with a freshly brewed coffee and a team huddle that’s buzzing with energy, ideas, and ambition. It’s Monday, and as always, you’re at the heart of innovation in our office. As a Full Stack Developer in our talented team, your role reaches far beyond writing code - you’re building the architecture that powers unforgettable digital experiences for users across the UK.

You’re part of a company leading the digital entertainment evolution. Here, your work has real impact. Every line of code you commit helps shape a platform that brings daily engagement, thrill, and value to thousands. You’re involved in the full lifecycle of development - from idea to implementation - ensuring every feature is both robust and elegant.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

You’ve been searching for a role where you can fully own your craft. Here, you’ll work across the entire tech stack, from sleek front-end components to powerful back-end systems. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, product leads, and other engineers to build features that don’t just function - they impress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimise scalable, high-performance web applications using Laravel  and the wider PHP/LAMP  stack.
li>Implement intuitive, responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Architect and integrate APIs and services that power dynamic, data-driven features.
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to continuous deployment and CI/CD workflows.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and turn them into elegant technical solutions.
• Participate in regular code reviews, stand-ups, and collaborative planning sessions to keep the team aligned and moving fast.

What We’re Looking For:

< i>A seasoned PHP Developer with solid commercial experience across both front-end and back-end disciplines.
• Proven expertise in Laravel and modern PHP development, with strong understanding of MVC architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Competent with front-end tech such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (and ideally frameworks like Vue.js or React).
• Familiarity with MySQL, version control (Git), and cloud platforms or deployment pipelines.
• A natural collaborator who enjoys problem-solving, learning new tools, and contributing to a supportive team environment.

Additional Perks:

• Hybrid working - in the office every Monday plus two other days of your choice, giving you the right balance of focus and collaboration.
• 22 days holiday

We are recruiting for a PHP / Laravel Developer to join an industry leading company across a time of exciting growth. They boast a skilled team of developers and a company culture which is second to none. If you want to join a company where your voice is heard, suggestions listened to and just a fun bunch in general - then this one's for you.

In this role you will be working on their portfolio of internal applications and services such as CMS and CRM.

Technical Requirements:

• PHP
• Laravel
• SQL (Ideally MySQL / MariaDB)
• HTML / CSS
• JavaScript / Vue.js

Highly Desirable:

• CRM / CMS systems development experience

The company is looking for experience and enthusiasm, innovators and problems solvers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the latest tech with a wealth of involvement in the projects.

Please apply through this advert or email your CV direct to (url removed)
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Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are recruiting for a PHP / Laravel Developer to join an industry leading company across a time of exciting growth. They boast a skilled team of developers and a company culture which is second to none. If you want to join a company where your voice is heard, suggestions listened to and just a fun bunch in general - then this one's for you.

In this role you will be working on their portfolio of internal applications and services such as CMS and CRM.

Technical Requirements:

• PHP
• Laravel
• SQL (Ideally MySQL / MariaDB)
• HTML / CSS
• JavaScript / Vue.js

Highly Desirable:

• CRM / CMS systems development experience

The company is looking for experience and enthusiasm, innovators and problems solvers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the latest tech with a wealth of involvement in the projects.

Please apply through this advert or email your CV direct to (url removed)
.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Laravel Developer {Digital Agency}

Fully Remote

35,000 - 45,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + 100% Remote

Are you an experienced Laravel Developer with a digital agency background looking to join an award-winning company who are really looking to continue to grow year on year in a fully remote position?

Do you want to join a company who will invest in your professional development and offer you progression opportunities to Senior/Leadership roles?

On offer is the fantastic opportunity for a PHP Developer with Laravel experience to join a rapidly growing tech focused organisation who help to create highly innovative digital experiences for a variety of clients from different industries, meaning no two days will ever be the same!

In this role, the Laravel Developer will be working as part of a skilled team working on a variety of bespoke projects for clients and designing high-quality software solutions.

This role would suit a highly experienced Software Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel and a proven track record of successfully delivering software projects on time.

The Role:

• Develop, test and deploy bespoke software solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to understand project requirements.
• Mentor Junior developers.

The Person:

• PHP and Laravel knowledge.
• Wants to work 100% remote
• Drive to succeed and progress.

Keywords : Software Developer, PHP, Laravel, Angular, Software, Developer, Remote, Digital Agency,

Reference Number : BBBH20103

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Laravel Developer {Digital Agency}

Fully Remote

35,000 - 45,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + 100% Remote

Are you an experienced Laravel Developer with a digital agency background looking to join an award-winning company who are really looking to continue to grow year on year in a fully remote position?

Do you want to join a company who will invest in your professional development and offer you progression opportunities to Senior/Leadership roles?

On offer is the fantastic opportunity for a PHP Developer with Laravel experience to join a rapidly growing tech focused organisation who help to create highly innovative digital experiences for a variety of clients from different industries, meaning no two days will ever be the same!

In this role, the Laravel Developer will be working as part of a skilled team working on a variety of bespoke projects for clients and designing high-quality software solutions.

This role would suit a highly experienced Software Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel and a proven track record of successfully delivering software projects on time.

The Role:

• Develop, test and deploy bespoke software solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to understand project requirements.
• Mentor Junior developers.

The Person:

• PHP and Laravel knowledge.
• Wants to work 100% remote
• Drive to succeed and progress.

Keywords : Software Developer, PHP, Laravel, Angular, Software, Developer, Remote, Digital Agency,

Reference Number : BBBH20103

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work for a Health-Tech software company, which is making technological advances and solutions that help the NHS. Having grown to almost 100 people, they are looking to bring on an experienced Developer to work within their back-end platform and systems integration team. This team uses a range of technologies including PHP, Laravel, MySQL and RabbitMQ

Location: Ideally Ipswich 2 days a week, although remote option available (must be able to travel to Ipswich, Suffolk twice a quarter) – must be UK based

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + benefits (with a clear salary progression path)

Requirements for Senior Software Developer

• Strong commercial experience working in a senior software engineering capacity using PHP, Laravel & MySQL
• Experience specifically with message queues and event-driven systems (using RabbitMQ or similar)
• Working experience with structured and unstructured databases (MySQL)
• Degree educated in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Engineering or closely related subject
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies
• Strong attention-to-detail
• Great communication skills - this team is highly collaborative so they are looking to continue this with great communicators
• Experience in the following is beneficial: RabbitMQ, JavaScript, React, Redis, Electron

Responsibilities for Senior Software Developer

• Working in an agile environment you will be working within the back-end platform and system integration team using a broad range of technologies including PHP, Laravel, MySQL, RabbitMQ, JavaScript, React, Redis, Electron
• Understand business requirements and translate these into technical design and development tasks
• Analyse and resolve complex technical issues
• Identify and implement solutions to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Advocate for best practices in software engineering within the wider team
• Collaborate with and mentor other team members
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders

What the role offers :

• Working for a tech-for-good company supporting the NHS
• The chance to work on a diverse toolset on cutting-edge tech
• Join a company with a wonderful culture proven by their excellent staff retention ratios

Applications

If you would like to apply for this unique Software Development role then please send your CV via the relevant links!

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full contact details are readily available on our website).

Keywords – Senior Software Engineer / Backend Developer / Software Developer / Platform Engineer / Systems Engineer / Software Architect / API Engineer / Cloud Engineer / Programmer / PHP / Laravel / MySQL / RabbitMQ / JavaScript / React / Redis / Electron

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RedTech Recruitment Ltd focus on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

About Us

Earnly is a FinTech startup on a mission to simplify financial management and empower individuals and businesses with real-time clarity on their money. We’re developing a new platform that makes financial insights accessible, transparent, and stress-free. As an early member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to directly shape the product, culture, and future of the company.

About You

You thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same, motivated by big goals and the satisfaction of building something meaningful from the ground up. Startups bring tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and lean resources, but you embrace the challenge, staying focused under pressure, taking ownership, adapting quickly, and pitching in wherever needed.

The Role

We’re looking for talented backend developer with proven commercial experience to help us build the core infrastructure that shall power our entire platform. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable APIs, data processing pipelines, and backend integrations with third-party services like Stripe, PayPal, and Open Banking providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs for mobile and web clients.
li>Design and manage databases built in MongoDB and SQL Server to store, query, and aggregate user financial data.
• Develop data ingestion pipelines to process real-time and batch data from external services.
• Optimize backend performance and ensure application scalability and resilience.
• Build authentication and authorization flows, following best practices for fintech-grade security.
• Write unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with frontend/mobile engineers, product managers, and founders in agile development cycles.
• Contribute to infrastructure decisions (e.g. Docker, container orchestration, cloud services).

Skills & Experience You’ll Need

< i>3+ years’ experience in backend development (ideally in a startup or SaaS environment). < i>Proficient in .Net, Core 8, Razor Pages and Bootstrap 5 for UI.
• Experience with databases such as MongoDB and SQL Server, including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure (we use Azure).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Docker Compose) and deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of API design, versioning, and security (OAuth, JWT, API tokens).
• Comfortable working with Git, agile methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
• A good understanding of data protection, GDPR, and fintech security requirements.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to event-driven architecture or message queues (e.g. Kafka).
• Experience integrating

Job Title:Software Engineer( Backend Developer)
Location:London
Contract: 6 Months with potential extension (Inside IR35)
Commute- Max 2 days in office
Payrate : 63 - 84 Per Hour Inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer (Backend Developer) for the FinTech business unit of a leading global digital travel platform. This role involves building innovative regulatory technology solutions to ensure compliance and manage risks. The engineer will work on a mission-critical platform that uses state-of-the-art technology for sanctions screening and other regulatory processes. The position requires developing highly scalable distributed systems and micro-services that support business objectives and enhance the experience for partners and internal stakeholders

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices that power our compliance platforms.
• Develop tools and systems for sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Optimize backend processes for performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Enhance tooling, analytics, and reporting used by internal compliance stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand regulatory processes and deliver technical solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotations, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to hiring efforts and mentoring junior engineers.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in software development with at least 2 server-side languages - Java being must have
• Proven experience with microservices architecture and scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficient in data technologies like MySQL , Hadoop , or Cassandra .
• Experience with batch processing , data pipelines , and data integrity practices.
• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g., RDS, Step Functions, EC2, Kinesis) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of unit , integration , and E2E testing paradigms.
• Prior experience in FinTech, Financial sector, Banking or