Mid-Level PHP Developer (Laravel) – Bury, Manchester
We’re looking for a hands-on Mid-Level PHP Developer with solid experience building real features in Laravel, PHP, and SQL. You’ll be working on new product features, improving existing systems, and contributing to a collaborative engineering team where you can continue growing your skills.
What You’ll Be Working On
Building new application features in Laravel
Writing clean, maintainable PHP following modern standards
Designing and optimising SQL queries using MySQL or other relational databases
Working with Eloquent models, queues, jobs, events, and migrations
Contributing to code reviews, improving test coverage, and supporting CI/CD
Fixing and preventing performance issues (e.g., N+1 queries)
Collaborating with designers and frontend developers (Vue/Inertia optional)
What We’re Looking For
Must-haves (non-negotiable):
Commercial experience with Laravel + PHP
Comfortable writing SQL queries (MySQL or similar)
Experience delivering real features in a production environment
Nice-to-haves (NOT required):
Vue.js / Inertia.js
PHPUnit testing
Docker
API development
CI/CD exposure
Who This Role Suits
A developer with 2–4 years of solid hands-on backend experience
Someone who has worked with Laravel on real shipped products
Someone ready for their next step into a confident mid-level role
Someone who wants to grow without being thrown into senior-level responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team. The role can offer both professional and personal progression within a forward thinking and dynamic team. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Canteen
Casual dress
Company events
Discounted or free food
Flexitime
Free parking
Health \& wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Application question(s):
Do you require working sponsorship now or in the future?
Are you happy with on-site working?
Experience:
Laravel: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bury BL9 7HT