Role: Lead PHP Developer

Location: Huddersfield - Office-based (Hybrid considered)

Are you an experienced Lead PHP Developer with strong PHP/Laravel expertise? Ready to take ownership of a mission-critical eCommerce platform and lead from the front?

We’re seeking a Lead PHP Developer to drive best practices, deliver clean, scalable code, and lead a growing team of developers. You’ll play a vital role in an environment where downtime is not an option - leading stand-ups, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring smooth delivery from both UK-based and offshore teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and optimise full-stack code across PHP/Laravel
• Own core platform areas and ensure high performance and scalability
• Lead daily stand-ups and help unblock developers in real-time
• Review code, set quality standards, and guide team growth
• Liaise with offshore developers to align delivery goals
• Work across AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean environments
• Support MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server tuning and optimisation

What You’ll Need:

• Strong full-stack development experience, ideally in ecommerce
• Expert-level PHP and Laravel,
• MySQL & Microsoft SQL Server skills
• Experience in CI/CD, Git, and agile delivery environments
• Leadership experience: mentoring, code reviews, team stand-ups
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Desirable Extras:

• Vue.js, React, or similar frontend frameworks
• Docker and containerisation experience
• Third-party integrations and ecommerce workflow knowledge
• Familiarity with DevOps and monitoring tools

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive salary and loyalty bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Casual dress and employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme, health & wellbeing support
• Free parking, company events, and a supportive team

If you’re ready to shape technical delivery and influence an evolving ecommerce platform, click apply now.