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Owen Reed
PHP Developer
£32k
- £34k
Southampton
Hybrid
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Description
Location: Hybrid - Southampton, UK (minimum 3 days on-site)
Salary: £32,248 - £34,278 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Interview Date: 4 November 2025
Overview
Our client, a leading membership-based organisation, is seeking a PHP Developer to join their expanding digital team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled developer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving to work on a large-scale in-house platform.
As the in-house specialist for back-end systems, you will play a key role in improving, maintaining, and innovating digital services that support a broad user base. The role will involve collaboration with internal stakeholders, hands-on development, and end-to-end responsibility across the software lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and enhance back-end PHP-based systems.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of digital projects.
Lead on all phases of the development lifecycle.
Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve user experience.
Integrate and align multiple digital systems to ensure consistency and functionality.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in PHP development (including outside frameworks).
Strong understanding of the MVC programming approach.
Experience with MySQL for data management.
Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
Experience with Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks.
Proven experience developing and maintaining WordPress, including custom plugins.
Beneficial Skills & Knowledge:
Linux usage and administration.
Advanced MySQL and SQL administration.
Benefits
35-hour working week.
Hybrid working model - minimum of 3 days on campus.
46 days annual leave (30 days standard leave + closure days + bank holidays).
Option to purchase additional leave.
Defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
Discounted bus passes and cycle scheme.
A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive team environment.
Access to wellbeing and social activities throughout the year.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your PHP experience (including whether it is current or past experience). Applications without this detail will not be considered.
Candidates may be asked to complete a PHP skills task before shortlisting. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to in-person interviews on 4 November 2025, which will include a further technical assessment.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Role tech stack
PHP
Linux
jQuery
JavaScript
MySQL
SQL
Owen Reed
PHP Developer
£32k - £34k
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