Senior Php Developer

Are you an experienced Senior or Lead PHP Developer with strong Laravel experience who lives within commuting distance of Newcastle?

A pioneering software platform based near Newcastle-upon-Tyne is dedicated to revolutionising their sought-after sector with cutting-edge solutions. Their platform is renowned for its robustness, scalability, and innovative features, serving a diverse and growing user base. As part of their expansion, they are seeking a Lead PHP Developer to spearhead their development efforts and lead a team towards achieving their goals.

**The Role:**

As the Senior PHP Developer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the platform. You'll be hands-on with the development process, writing and releasing efficient, testable, and reusable PHP code, primarily using the Laravel framework. Your responsibilities will extend to solving performance problems, addressing architectural challenges, and recruiting a team of like-minded PHP developers to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Lead the development of their platform using PHP and Laravel, ensuring best practices are followed.

- Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of PHP developers, setting clear goals and fostering professional growth.

- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code that stands the test of time.

- Identify and solve performance and architectural challenges, optimizing our platform for scalability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

- Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, applying them to improve our platform.

**What they are looking for:**

- **Experience:** Around 4-5 years+ of hands-on experience with PHP development, including extensive work with the Laravel framework.

- **Technical Skills:** Strong understanding of the full web technology stack (e.g., HTTP, cookies, headers, caching, and security).

- **Cloud Platforms:** Experience with AWS is ideal, though candidates who are willing to learn are also welcome.

- **Location:** Based within commuting distance of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, open to office-based or hybrid working arrangements.

**Why Join Us?**

- **Innovation:** Work on exciting projects at the forefront of technology, where your contributions directly influence the user experience.

- **Flexibility:** Enjoy the flexibility of office-based or hybrid work arrangements, promoting work-life balance.

- **Career Growth:** Benefit from unparalleled opportunities for professional development and growth in a company that values innovation and creativity.

If you're a visionary Senior or Lead PHP Developer passionate about technology and leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or feel free to call for more details.