Job Description

The Law Superstore is a leading legal services comparison website. Our panel of law firms provide customers with quotations for a large number of legal services including conveyancing, wills, probate, family matters, disputes, employment issues and much more.


The Law Superstore is owned and operated by Reallymoving, a leading comparison website for home moving services. We acquired the Law Superstore to increase our offering to our customers. We are looking for a

Senior PHP Web Developer

to join our friendly and collaborative team to help us maintain and add new features to The Law Superstore.


As well as PHP web development, the successful candidate will be responsible for system architecture, our Azure infrastructure and deployment processes. The

Senior PHP Web Developer

will be actively involved in scoping requirements and influencing future technology decisions as well as line managing a mid-level PHP Developer.


The role is offered on a

hybrid basis requiring 2 days a week attendance at our office

in central St Albans, a short walk from St Albans City station. You will also be required to attend the office for company team days and occasional ad-hoc meetings.

Education/qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or related subject or relevant commercial experience in a related role.

The key skills and experience we're looking for

We don't expect candidates to meet all the criteria below so if you are missing a few things, we'd still like to hear from you!

Strong commercial experience in PHP (7.0+) web application development Proven expertise with frameworks, particularly Symfony (v2+) and Laravel (v6-12) Skilled in writing SQL and designing, managing, and optimising MySQL databases Experience working with Azure infrastructure and services Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines and boards Understanding and practical use of agile methodologies, especially Kanban Some AI literacy, with the ability to use AI code assistants to boost productivity and a willingness to develop these skills further Familiarity with modern development practices such as pair programming and test-driven development (TDD) Committed to writing clean, well-structured, and well-tested code, and able to foster that mindset in others Comfortable collaborating within a highly cross-functional, team-oriented environment Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all teams including senior leadership Passionate about software development and staying up to date with emerging technologies Able to partner with Business Analysts and Product Managers to scope projects, refine requirements, and define clear milestones

Additional skills and experience that will be useful to us.

Front-end development skills, including HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript Experience working with Cloudflare services Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure An appreciation of UX principles Previous experience in the legal sector

Motivation

Be comfortable working with our company values.

o Customer obsessed: We start with the customer and work backwards.

o Ambitious: We think long term, we think big, and we value calculated risk taking

o Humble: We are vocally self-critical and respectfully challenge others' opinions

o United: We are one team

o We're people people: We care about our colleagues and the communities we live and work in

What can we offer you?

Discretionary annual bonus 25 days holiday per annum, increasing after 5 years' service by one additional day per annum up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave after 9 years' service Your birthday day off. Extra days leave when you move house (per annum) Up to 5 days of unpaid leave for those unexpected life events Flexible approach to hybrid working. Enhanced Pension Scheme Free unlimited book allowance for work-relevant publications A very healthy annual training budget for use on courses, classes, qualifications, or professional memberships. You decide how you can grow best Cycle to work scheme (We love cycling!) Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Eye Care voucher Free flu vaccinations Paid time off to donate blood Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 offering a confidential and professional helpline on various matters such as relationships, work, bereavement, stress, financial issues. Employee referral scheme Recognition for long service Community day each year Regular social and team building events Our office is in the middle of historic St Albans central to shops, bars and restaurants. To be surrounded by brilliant, talented, and fun people in a growing business An understanding of the importance of work-life balance. We want you to bring your best self to work, and that means knowing when it's time to go home! An opportunity to work with a growing brand and on a product with an ambitious roadmap An opportunity to work with advanced web technologies and be part of a culture that encourages innovation

What to expect from our recruitment process.

Virtual HR competency-based interview with HR Manager - approx. 45 minutes. A technical exercise A technical interview - approx. 60 minutes. A final competency-based interview - approx. 60 minutes.
Reallymoving is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce which reflects the wider population and welcome applications from all sections of the community.