PHP Developer (Laravel) IT Development Bridge House

PHP Developer (Laravel)

Location: Bury (BL9)
Working pattern: Hybrid (office-based during probation)
Flexible working: Core hours 9:30am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday, with flexibility outside of this

About the role

We're looking for a mid-level PHP Developer (Laravel) to join our in-house development team, working on business-critical internal web applications and systems.

This is a hands-on development role with real ownership. You'll work closely with colleagues and internal stakeholders in a collaborative, customer-facing environment, helping translate business requirements into practical, well-built technical solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel

• Build and enhance internal systems and business tools

• Write and optimise SQL queries against relational databases

• Support and improve live production systems

• Work within MVC architecture and clean coding principles

• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver solutions

• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes

• Support light frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Essential skills & experience

• Commercial experience with PHP

• Hands-on experience with Laravel

• Experience working with SQL databases

• Experience supporting production systems

• Understanding of MVC architecture

• Familiarity with Git / version control

• Comfortable working with APIs

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

• REST API development or integration experience

• Exposure to automated testing

• Frontend experience beyond the basics

• Experience working with existing or legacy systems

Why join us

• In-house development role (no agency or client work)

• Hybrid working with flexible core hours

• Supportive, collaborative engineering team

• Opportunity to take ownership and grow your skills

• Work on systems that support a growing UK group of businesses

Additional information

This role is based in Bury (BL9) and requires the ability to work on-site as part of a hybrid working arrangement.