Middleweight PHP Developer

Job Title: Middleweight PHP Developer

Location: Coventry, UK (Hybrid role: 2 days in-office)

Experience Level: Minimum 3 years

Salary: £30-£45k DOE

Company Overview:

Our client is a dynamic and innovative full-service web agency based in Coventry with a team that is diverse, talented, and passionate about delivering high-quality solutions to their clients. They’re currently seeking a Middleweight PHP Developer to join the team and contribute to their exciting projects.

Position Overview:

They are looking for an experienced Middleweight PHP Developer to join the team on a hybrid basis, spending two days a week in their Coventry office. Ideally you’ll have a minimum of 3 years of experience in PHP development, with a strong emphasis on Laravel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel frameworks.
• Design, implement, and manage database schemas.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following PHP design patterns.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other team members to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize database performance through indexing and other techniques.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in PHP development.
• Strong experience with Laravel framework is essential.
• Familiarity with PHP design patterns is preferred.
• Experience in creating and managing database schemas.
• Knowledge of indexing and other techniques for optimizing database performance.
• Proficiency in MySQL or other relational databases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Frontend experience with JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React.js) and CSS is a plus but not essential

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work model (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Friendly and collaborative work environment