Job Description

Purpose of the role

We are seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of our internal PHP-systems and their integrations with key business platforms including Magento 2, Sage 200, Agility PIM and MySQL. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader, with a driven personality that can architect and maintain existing and future solutions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Lead the design, development, and optimisation of internal PHP applications and services.

Architect secure and scalable integrations between internal systems and external platforms (Magento 2, PIM, Sage 200, MySQL).

Establish coding standards, development processes, and architectural guidelines.

Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve system performance and developer productivity.

Ensure systems are stable and secure within a Linux server environment.

Ability to run and monitor shell scripts via SSH.

Development & Integration

Develop, maintain, and refactor PHP applications using modern frameworks and best practices.

Build and manage REST/SOAP APIs and data pipelines supporting cross-system communication.

Optimise MySQL queries, indexes, and schema structures to maximise performance and reliability.

Ensure thorough version control practices through Bitbucket repositories working to a GIT framework.

Coordinate with the rest of the IT team and other departments to complete projects.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across PHP applications and integrated systems.

Perform code audits, implement system improvements, and monitor performance.

Maintain high standards for security, data governance, and documentation.

Produce detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides.

Required Key Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

2+ years of PHP development experience in a senior capacity.

Strong proficiency in PHP 7/8, OOP, and MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar).

Hands-on experience with Magento 2 or similar e-commerce platforms, particularly with their API integrations.

Experience integrating with ERP systems (ideally Sage 200) and PIM platforms.

Advanced skills in MySQL, including schema design, performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation.

Ability to design and consume REST/SOAP APIs.

Proficiency with Bitbucket or similar code storage for Git-based version control.

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Docker and CI/CD pipeline.

Non-technical Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Strong collaborative abilities and a willingness to research and test emerging technologies.

Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and manage their resources and time well.

Strong analytical thinking with an ability to diagnose complex system issues.

A methodical, structured approach to problem-solving.

Ability to break down ambiguous problems and develop practical, workable solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Transport links
Experience:

PHP development: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person