MotorDesk is an all-in-one ecosystem for the automotive industry, combining stock management, invoicing, website development, social media automation, and over 100 third-party integrations into a single seamless platform.
Weâre looking for a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join our team and play a leading role in shaping the future of the MotorDesk platform. As part of our development team, youâll drive the expansion of our platformâs functionality, ensure scalability, and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Youâll work across a broad range of projects - from architecting full-stack solutions and leading system integrations to optimising performance and guiding best practices in clean, efficient code development.
What youâll doâŠ
Lead the design, development, and enhancement of features across the MotorDesk platform
Architect and deliver scalable, full-stack solutions spanning front-end and back-end technologies
Build, refine, and maintain complex website modules, integrations, and core functionality
Work extensively with PHP, SQL, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks to deliver high-quality applications
Optimise performance, usability, and system reliability across the platform
Mentor junior developers, contribute to code reviews, and champion development standards and best practices
We value your experience and broad skillset over highly-advanced and specific skills, if you can deliver functional applications, but perhaps arenât an object-oriented expert, we want to hear from you.
Youâre the perfect fit if youâŠ
Have 5+ yearsâ experience in PHP development (with strong exposure to large, complex codebases)
Design and build scalable, maintainable PHP applications â both with and without frameworks
Are confident across the full stack, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, SQL, and AWS/cloud environments
Have hands-on experience with version control (Git), and modern development workflows
Understand software architecture principles and can contribute to system design and technical decision-making
Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and are comfortable mentoring junior developers
Take ownership of your work, thrive in solving complex problems, and balance speed with code quality
Are detail-oriented, highly organised, and self-motivated â with the ability to lead projects from concept to completion
Bonus skills \& experience...
Passion for cars, motorbikes, or motorsport
Experience in web design, web development, or software documentation
Knowledge of the automotive or car sales industry
Why Join MotorDesk?
Be part of an exciting, fast-growing SaaS platform tackling real-world challenges in the automotive industry
Work as part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an immediate impact
Gain hands-on experience in building a scalable, innovative product that is rapidly evolving and expanding
Develop your skills across technology, customer success, and SaaS operations, while shaping the product and the business as we grow
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ÂŁ50,000.00-ÂŁ60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking
Work from home
Application question(s):
Do you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
PHP Development: 4 years (required)
Language:
Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ipswich IP4 1AS