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Custom Wordpress Developer – Nottingham (Hybrid Remote) - £40-45,000
Ada Meher
Nottingham
Remote or hybrid
Mid
£40,000 - £45,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Wordpress/Vue/React/Laravel | TDD | Target-based Progression | Fully Bespoke Builds

Ada Meher is currently working with a leading agency, with offices in Central Nottingham, who are recruiting for a Custom Wordpress Developer to work on some of their bespoke web builds. They have a variety of projects, with plug-ins & themes built fully bespoke for each of their enviable clients. As such they are able to use the best tools for each project, so you’ll find some variety in the tech stack from project to project. However, you can expect the majority of the work to be rooted PHP & Custom Wordpress Plug-ins with some Laravel too on the backend & with JavaScript/Typescript using Vue.js or React.js and the Tailwind framework, where appropriate, as well as Nuxt.js or Next.js and animation libraries such as GSap on the frontend. The only requirement for the role is strong Custom Wordpress experience, so there is a good learning opportunity in the modern JS frameworks and Laravel for the right candidate.

With an office hub in the centre of Nottingham, they value the sense of collaboration in this space as well as their employee’s autonomy and as such operate a hybrid model. The client has flexibility and autonomy at the core of their culture, so whilst there is an expectation of an office-based presence 3dpw they are more than happy to work this around other life commitments to find a solution which suits all.

The client also prioritise the development of their staff, with every employee having a personal development plan, tailored to them, with financial incentives based around reviews and milestones. There is also budget and resources available to support this development.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of software development principles which allow you to pick up and apply new tools and technologies quickly. The successful candidate will be given time and support to fill in any gaps in knowledge around the tech stack, provided they can demonstrate this good core development knowledge.

To be considered:

· 2+ years’ commercial experience in PHP & Custom Wordpress plug-ins themes
· Experience with relevant tech such as ACF
· Experience with relevant frontend frameworks/libraries would be a benefit
· Experience working with API integrations
· Agency experience would be a bonus not but not required

The company in question is a market leader not only in the solutions that they provide to their clients internationally but also the technology the work on and the environment they create. They aspire to create a relaxed environment where people can work on forward thinking technology solutions.

This Custom Wordpress Developer role is attracting a high number of applicants at the moment so be sure to get in contact ASAP to avoid missing out. Please send a CV in confidence for more information

PHP Developer
Rebel Recruitment Limited
Louth
In office
Senior
£38,000 - £55,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Role: PHP Developer

Location: Lincolnshire

Working Arrangement: Office-based

Salary: Up to £55k

We’re looking for a Senior Backend / Platform Developer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and building reliable systems that scale. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about backend architecture, enjoys improving existing platforms, and wants to have real influence on how systems evolve over time. You’ll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future direction of the platform.

In this role, you’ll design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using PHP, Laravel, and other backend technologies. You’ll build robust APIs, service layers, and data models that support frontend applications and integrations with third-party systems. Alongside feature development, you’ll focus on improving performance, strengthening security, and enhancing the reliability of core backend systems. You’ll also help implement automated testing, code quality tooling, and deployment automation to ensure stable, repeatable releases.

You’ll play an important role in setting engineering standards across the team, producing clean, well-structured, and well-documented code while contributing to architectural decisions and best practices. As a senior member of the team, you’ll also mentor other developers, helping to raise engineering capability and supporting the growth of mid-level and junior engineers.

Beyond development, you’ll be involved in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues. This includes investigating production incidents, identifying performance bottlenecks, and resolving data inconsistencies or service degradation. You’ll support root cause analysis and help implement long-term solutions that improve platform stability. Collaboration will be key, as you’ll work closely with colleagues across engineering and other teams to share knowledge, document systems, and maintain internal technical guidance. The role may also include participation in an out-of-hours support rota to help maintain platform stability during critical incidents.

You’ll also contribute to the wider technical strategy. This includes evaluating and prototyping new technologies, frameworks, and tools that could improve the platform. You’ll support the development and automation of CI/CD pipelines and help shape approaches to cloud infrastructure, including containerisation, scalability, and observability. As part of the engineering team, you’ll help drive improvements to development workflows and Agile practices while contributing to the long-term technical roadmap and modernisation of the platform.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong backend development experience and a passion for building reliable systems. You’ll be someone who enjoys learning new technologies, improving development processes, and collaborating with others to solve problems. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, balancing feature delivery with platform improvements, and taking ownership of complex technical challenges.

Key skills and experience include:

* Strong backend development experience, particularly with PHP and Laravel

* Experience designing and building APIs, service layers, and scalable backend systems

* Strong understanding of performance optimisation, security, and system reliability

* Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation

* Ability to investigate and resolve complex production issues

* Experience mentoring developers and contributing to engineering best practices

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a platform that continues to evolve, contribute to meaningful technical decisions, and collaborate with a team that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and professional development. You’ll be encouraged to keep learning, explore new technologies, and play an active role in shaping the future of the platform.

We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background

Php Developer
RCRTR
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Senior
£40,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Permanent role (Hybrid - 3 days a week)

Our client is rapidly expanding and looking for a Senior Engineer to join their development team. They offer an excellent work environment and culture as well as generous benefits and career progression

As a Senior Engineer in this fast-paced environment, you will create and implement client-side solutions and have a product mindset.

As an engineer, you will be responsible for writing server-side web application logic. You will be developing back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the Web Designer by integrating their work with the application.

Experience:

· Using PHP to produce user-friendly HTML web solutions.

· Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.

· Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.

Collaboration

· Collaboration with other members of the team to improve usability on existing and new projects.

· Ensuring high-quality and efficient/optimized source code to maximize response times, and a slick user experience.

· Liaising with clients where necessary.

Existing projects

· Troubleshooting application and code issues.

· Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.

· Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

Key Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

· Deep understanding of both development processes, as well as a strong technical background.

· Experience in the following technologies

· PHP

· JQuery

· HTML

· Less/CSS/Flexbox

· Apache

· MySQL/MariaDB

· Linux (maintaining local website distributions)

· Git

· Zend Framework/Laminas

· MVC

Essential skills:

Proven work experience in a Web Developer role

· Experience in browser testing and debugging (e.g. Chrome Console)

· Agile ways of working

· Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems

· Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services

PHP Laravel Developer - Fully Remote
InterAct Consulting
Reading
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Working 100% remotely a PHP Laravel Developer is required by an expanding company who are based out of central Leicester.

An established brand name requires a PHP Laravel Developer who is a software enthusiast boasting expansive OO PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS web experience to work with exciting clients across the UK in various industries developing bespoke CRMs, management suites, portals etc

The PHP Developer must offer at least 2years+ commercial experience of PHP Laravel development with an understanding of HTML5, Object Orientated PHP7, CSS3, the Laravel framework and other standard web technologies. Skills in SQL, JavaScript and/or jQuery are seen advantageous.

As a PHP Laravel Developer you will be working with other team members, undertaking web-based development and maintenance work and testing. Having a passion for learning new concepts and technologies a must as you will be at the forefront in new technologies. If you feel you have what it takes and can contribute to the continuing growth of the business, then please apply now, Interviewing Immediately!

PHP Laravel Developer
InterAct Consulting
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Working 100% remotely a PHP Laravel Developer is required by an expanding company who are based out of central Leicester.

An established brand name requires a PHP Laravel Developer who is a software enthusiast boasting expansive OO PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS web experience to work with exciting clients across the UK in various industries developing bespoke CRMs, management suites, portals etc

The PHP Developer must offer at least 2years+ commercial experience of PHP Laravel development with an understanding of HTML5, Object Orientated PHP7, CSS3, the Laravel framework and other standard web technologies. Skills in SQL, JavaScript and/or jQuery are seen advantageous.

As a PHP Laravel Developer you will be working with other team members, undertaking web-based development and maintenance work and testing. Having a passion for learning new concepts and technologies a must as you will be at the forefront in new technologies. If you feel you have what it takes and can contribute to the continuing growth of the business, then please apply now, Interviewing Immediately!

IT Engineer
Adecco
Wrexham
In office
Junior - Mid
£37,500
RECENTLY POSTED
+9

Location: Ruabon, Wrexham
Salary: £34,000-£40,000
Job Type: Permanent
Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 08:00-17:15
Working Fridays: 08:00-16:15
Approx. 21-23 non‑working Fridays per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

I’m recruiting on behalf of a client for an IT Engineer who will play a key role in supporting the management of the organisation’s IT infrastructure and driving digital transformation. You will provide high‑quality IT support, ensure the smooth daily running of systems, and collaborate with the tech team to help develop bespoke, award‑winning software platforms. This position offers excellent career progression and the opportunity to build innovative IT solutions using a range of programming languages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage Active Directory, Windows & Ubuntu Servers, SQL Server & MySQL, and virtual environments (VMware, vSphere)
Oversee backups (Veeam), documentation (Confluence), and Synology DSM
Provide support for Microsoft 365 and Windows operating systems
Work with Fortinet FortiOS, Certero, and Axonius
Install software and assist with network administration
Configure and maintain laptops/desktops, printer servers, switches, firewalls, and Raspberry Pi devices
Deliver local and remote user support
Collaborate with HQ and branch offices via MS Teams
Support database management, system queries, and BI reporting
Maintain Windows Server roles including IIS, Print Server, File Server, and Terminal Services
Use CLI, SSH, and ZPL label printing tools
Contribute to AI‑driven system improvements and tech innovations

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Knowledge of FIA framework, IT documentation control, and Cisco Meraki cloud
Skills in Laravel, PHP, Python, C#.NET Core, and SSH
Understanding of common network protocols, GitHub, Metabase, and Visual Studio Code
Experience with Jira, Confluence, MerakiCloud, Azure Data Studio, and SharePoint
Ability to produce BI reports from company systems
Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure
Strong CLI and label printer (ZPL) experience

ABOUT YOU

Passionate about IT, cybersecurity, and preventing emerging threats
Completed HNC/HND or Degree in IT/Software Development
1-2 years’ experience within an IT environment
Clear communicator capable of simplifying complex technical issues

WHY THIS ROLE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Work with cutting‑edge technologies and contribute to meaningful digital projects
Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture
Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
Chance to travel to global sites within the wider organisation
An opportunity to make a real impact and shape future systems

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

PHP Developer
Premier IT
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Bristol – 3 days in the office
PHP / React / SQL
£50,000-£55,000

I’ve recently partnered with an Educational SaaS business who are based in Bristol and looking to add a PHP Developer to their growing team on a hybrid basis!

The company have been going for over 20 years and have built a market leading research platform used across the Education industry by leading universities & business schools across the UK & globally.

As their platform has continued to evolve and be more widely used, the business has steadily grown and now need to build up their tech team. In role, you will play a key part in building new applications, product design, developing new UIs and pushing the business forward from a technical standpoint. The role leans more towards the backend with PHP but there is some Frontend work too. It’s a small, tight-knit team so you’ll get great exposure and growth opportunities, autonomy over your day and get to work on a variety of projects.

The role is based in Bristol and requires office working of 3 days a week. No sponsorship can be offered and candidates need to be local.

Technical Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years PHP development experience.
Confident on the Frontend with JavaScript, HTML, CSS & React.
Work with databases daily – MySQL, SQL Server.
Other skills – Postgres, Git, Laravel.
Confident collaborating with multiple teams.
Happy working on different technical environments – platform, UI, applications.
Open to mentoring or leading teams in the future.
Salary range: £50,000-£55,000.
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, 25 days holiday

If this role sounds of interest, then please apply and I can give you a call.

Tim Stock
(phone number removed) | (phone number removed)
(url removed)

Senior NetSuite Developer
Eclipse IT Recruitment
UK
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£35,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Are you looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to make great money working at an amazing company then keep reading!
Our clients are looking for a experienced NetSuite Developer to join their team
Essential Skills:
* Strong knowledge of JavaScript
* Strong knowledge of Suite Script 2.x
* Strong knowledge of NetSuite Advanced Pdf Development / Freemarker
* Strong knowledge of NetSuite Workflow experience
* Strong knowledge of JQuery
* Strong knowledge of Html
* Good knowledge of React.js
* Good knowledge of Vue.js
* Knowledge of Web Services
* Knowledge of XML
* Knowledge of SQL
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with Netsuite or SAP Business ByDesign would be highly desirable
* Linode
* Unit Testing
* Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
* Knowledge of WebStorm
* Knowledge of GitHub
* Freemarker
* PHP
* AJAX
Other Skills/Abilities:
* Must possess a qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a similar subject, ideally along with minimum 3+ years commercial experience
* Familiarity with object oriented programming
* Demonstrated ability to respond to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Proven experience in Team Lead/Lead Developer capacity with the ability to guide, shape and mentor
* The individual candidate must be able to work well in a team as well as independently
* Experience of the full Software Development Life Cycle will be advantageous
* Excellent English oral and written communication skills

IT Support Engineer
IT Talent Solutions
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

IT Support Specialist

Are you looking to join a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking company where you can develop your technical skills and play a key role in shaping their in‑house IT support function?

My client is seeking a hands‑on IT Support Specialist to support 30–50 users across the UK, as well as remote colleagues…

You’ll work closely with our Digital Transformation Manager to support users, manage our Microsoft-based infrastructure, and help evolve the IT systems as we continue to grow.

Role:

* Installing and configuring hardware and software across the network

* Administering Microsoft 365 (Active Directory, Exchange, Security Groups)

* Providing user training and support for core Office 365 applications

* Troubleshooting technical issues across devices, printers, and infrastructure

* Delivering remote support and guiding users through resolutions

* Creating documentation: FAQs, wiki pages, quick-start guides

* Supporting the rollout of new applications and technologies

* Assisting operations with diagnosing issues in Windows laptop images

* Contributing to IT policy development and maintaining Cyber Essentials standards

* Testing, evaluating, and recommending new technologies

You:

* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail

* Organised, able to multitask, and comfortable working independently

* Experience or qualifications in IT Support / Computer Science / related field

* 2 years in technical support, systems admin, or desktop support

* Experience administering Microsoft/Office 365

* Familiarity with remote desktop tools and helpdesk software

* Experience with Windows OS, Autopilot, Intune, SCCM

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

* Windows Server, Azure, and VM administration skills

* Knowledge of PowerShell, .NET, Power Platform, HTML/CSS, PHP, JavaScript

* Driving licence and access to a car

Graduate Software Developer (Remote) C# / Cloud Training
S Merrick LTD
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Graduate
£24,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+3

Graduate Software Developer Fully Remote (UK) Tech Stack: C#, SQL Server, PHP, Azure, MVC Salary: £25,000 + Bonus Important: Applicants must already hold a completed First-Class Computer Science degree. Applications cannot be considered from candidates who: Are still studying or graduating in 2026 Require visa sponsorship now or in the future Hold a Student Visa or Graduate/PSW Visa Candidates must have full UK working rights . Start Your Career in Software Development A well-established financial services technology company is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate to join its development team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in software development while receiving structured training in C#, PHP, SQL Server and Microsoft Azure . The role is fully remote, allowing you to work anywhere in the UK while collaborating closely with an experienced Agile development team. From day one you will work alongside developers who will mentor and support your technical development as you contribute to building real production systems used across the organisation. Technologies You Will Work With C# PHP SQL Server MVC frameworks jQuery CSS Microsoft Azure What We Are Looking For We are looking for graduates who enjoy solving technical problems and want to build a career in software development. Candidates should have: First-Class Computer Science degree Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Programming experience with languages such as C#, Java, PHP, C++ or Python Good SQL or database querying skills Interest in cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team Responsibilities Developing applications using C#, PHP and SQL Server Supporting the design and development of internal business systems Writing clean, maintainable and scalable code Working within an Agile development team Participating in testing, code reviews and technical discussions Learning modern cloud development practices using Microsoft Azure Full training and mentoring will be provided. What We Offer £25,000 starting salary Performance bonus scheme Salary review after probation Fully remote working anywhere in the UK Structured graduate training programme Dedicated time for learning and certifications Supportive engineering team and mentoring Health plan and home-office equipment If you are a First-Class Computer Science graduate looking to start your career in software development while working with experienced developers, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV for the Graduate Software Developer Remote position. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Software Developer
YT Technologies
Bath
In office
Senior
£70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Software Developer Bath

Are you an experienced Software Developer passionate about collaborative development and fostering growth in others? A dynamic company in Bath is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their innovative team.

Their Culture:

They thrive on a close-knit, fun, and technology-driven environment. Their development approach emphasizes collective effort, with all team members actively participating in pair programming, white-boarding sessions, and architectural discussions. Every line of code is peer-reviewed to ensure the highest quality. They operate with an agile mindset, utilizing the Scrum framework to deliver continuous value to their customers.

Their flat hierarchy empowers individuals and promotes shared responsibility. They believe in assisting each other rather than micromanaging, fostering a supportive atmosphere where ideas flow freely. Their team seamlessly integrates with product owners to prepare sprint work, collaborates with account managers for optimal customer experience, and partners with operations to ensure stable and high-performing applications.

What They’re Looking For:

While their current stack includes PHP, Slim Framework, JavaScript, React, and MySQL, they’re primarily interested in candidates with commercial experience in modern programming languages and a strong grasp of software development principles.

Demonstrable experience with MVC frameworks and/or modern JavaScript frameworks is essential.

Beyond specific technologies, they highly value (and encourage learning in) the following areas:

  • Accessibility best practices and standards for front-end development
  • Testing frameworks
  • Software design best practices
  • Source control, specifically Git

They seek individuals who will:

  • Exhibit genuine passion for both their mission and the technologies they employ.
  • Enjoy close collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues alike.
  • Be comfortable with the practices of pair programming and comprehensive code reviews.
  • Possess a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving within their team and across the organization.
  • Show a strong desire to continuously learn and, crucially, to contribute to the development and mentorship of other developers.
  • Embrace working through complex challenges collectively as part of a team.
Full Stack Engineer
Pertemps London
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week in Central London

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Stack Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on a large-scale international platform. You’ll design, build and optimise high-performance software solutions across frontend and backend systems, delivering new features, improving performance, and ensuring reliability at scale.
This is a chance to work on a high traffic, international product where engineering quality, scalability, and innovation are central to success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test and deploy scalable full stack solutions
  • Deliver new features across frontend and backend systems
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Optimise performance and resolve scalability challenges
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams
  • Participate in code reviews and uphold high engineering standards
  • Develop automated tests and maintain code quality

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer
  • Frontend expertise in Vue.js and Nuxt.js (primary strength)
  • Capable of backend tasks using Go or PHP
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript ES6
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, gRPC, SQL/NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with Git, containerisation, and deployment tools
  • Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

Why Apply

  • Work on a high traffic international platform
  • Hybrid role, 2 days per week in a Central London office
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team
  • Opportunity to influence platform evolution and growth
Software Engineer PHP
Accelero
Bridgend
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Software Engineer

Bridgend - (hybrid working once fully trained in role)

£33,000 - £38,000

Were partnering with a manufacturing organisation seeking a Software Engineer to join their Engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of manufacturing technology, IT systems, and data, supporting advanced production environments through innovative software solutions.

The Role

Youll play a key role in developing and supporting manufacturing IT systems, driving improvements in data management, system performance, and production technology integration.

Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will:

  • Maintain and enhance critical manufacturing IT systems
  • Take ownership of production-level applications (deployment, monitoring & support)
  • Design, develop and integrate new software solutions for manufacturing operations
  • Build tools for data collection, analysis, visualisation and communication
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams
  • Identify opportunities to introduce innovative technologies into live environments

What Were Looking For

Essential:

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
  • Experience with PHP, ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Self-starter who can manage priorities and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Creative problem-solver with a passion for continuous learning

Desirable:

  • GitLab/GitHub experience
  • Experience with JSON document databases (e.g. MongoDB, Couchbase)
  • Comfortable supporting operational systems in a fast-paced environment

If you’re passionate about applying software engineering in a real-world production environment, wed love to hear from you.

Full Stack Developer
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Carlisle
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
£28,000 - £32,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+3

Are you a software developer keen to help a global organisation through a complete modernisation?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who enjoys working across both internal systems and web platforms, helping to both modernise their web ecommerce platform and improve their internal system functionality.

You will join a collaborative development team who will help train and upskill you in both web application and ecommerce development.

You will have the opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle and gain exposure to both front-end and back-end development.

The team primarily works with:

  • .NET Core for internal systems
  • Angular / Javascript / HTML / CSS
  • Entity Framework Core
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Git
  • PHP Magento for their ecommerce platform

This role would suit a junior or early-career developer who wants to build experience in a supportive development environment.

We’re looking for:

  • Commercial experience with .NET development, or strong personal projects
  • Exposure to Angular or JavaScript frameworks
  • Experience working with SQL databases
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming

Equally important is curiosity, willingness to learn and the ability to collaborate within a small development team.

The role is based in Carlisle, with a hybrid working split of 2-3 days a week in office.
Salary: £28,000 £32,000 depending on experience.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply as we have interview slots available!

We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Experienced WordPress Engineer
Affinity
Truro
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+12

Job Title: Experienced WordPress Engineer

Location: Truro, Cornwall (Remote)

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

Affinity is an award-winning, full-service, bespoke software development agency dedicated to solving digital problems for clients in both the public and private sectors.

As a company, we are deeply technical and always flexible, with a core mission to deliver human-centered solutions to technical challenges.

We work across the public sector, including central government, and enterprise-level private sector clients. We specialise in Discovery, Design, Development, Implementation, Data Integration and Migration, utilising open-source technologies including WordPress. We are committed to nurturing long-term relationships with our clients through quality-driven and cost-effective Support, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement.

Please note that, due to the nature of this role and the fact that this company does not offer sponsorship, candidates require the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

About the Role:

We are seeking a UK-based, experienced WordPress Developer with related AWS hosting experience who will bring energy and drive, to join our agile development team.

Self-motivated and with a can-do attitude, they will be looked upon to use creative problem-solving, coupled with significant experience of working with WordPress.

The successful person will be part of an agile development team, building and maintaining customer websites and digital services using WordPress, SQL and PHP, utilising various services and open source tools. They will support existing solutions and help continually improve them through work packages.

They will be working on a number of high profile accounts, ensuring that everything is completed to the highest level including design patterns, web security, technical documentation and application performance.

Custom plugin and theme development experience would be desirable, together with a strong working knowledge of Git.

They will be decisive and a good communicator, and will be looked upon to lead by example and help support the less experienced members of the team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Key role on wordpress software support, development and AWS hosting projects as well as research and testing as required.
  • Attend project meetings as requested by the Delivery Manager or Senior Developer.
  • Record time spent on each project on a day by day basis to the required level of detail.
  • Remain current regarding changes in relevant technology and systems to ensure that technical knowledge is up to date.

About you:

Ideal candidates will have experience integrating WordPress, tuning and improving WordPress implementations and enjoy fast-paced, challenging and real-time problem solving.

Ideal skills, not limited to:

  • HTML5, CSS3, Sass (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, etc.)
  • PHP and SQL
  • Strong ES6+ Javascript skills, including Node JS and React
  • Custom WordPress theme and plugin development
  • Responsive/mobile web development
  • RESTful APIs
  • Version control, particularly Git
  • Docker and containerisation
  • AWS core services, such as EC2, ECS/EKS, EFS, database, CloudFront, WAF, CloudWatch, ElastiCache, IAM, etc.
  • Infrasructure-as-Code - ideally Terraform and CloudFormation
  • Strong communication skills, including client facing
  • Ability to work as a team and autonomously
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Commercially aware

Useful experience for the role:

  • Enterprise-level experience with either government or the private sector
  • Continuous integration and deployment, incl. GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, etc.
  • Non-AWS cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Benefits:

  • We are a flat organisation and team members are rewarded for being great at what they do, not the seniority they have reached in the company.
  • 1 day of extra holiday per year of employment, up to a maximum of 8 extra days.
  • We accommodate flexible working when needed.
  • Continuing professional development opportunities ranging from on-the-job training to formal qualifications and certifications.
  • Access to a professional and life coach where appropriate.
  • We are an Investors In People and Living Wage accredited employer.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Front End Developer, Back End Developer, PHP Developer, Web Developer, SQL Developer, Javascript Developer, Git, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, React, Gutenberg, AWS, Docker, Vagrant may also be considered for this role.

Graduate Software Developer - C#/SQL - Remote
Scott-Merrick
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Graduate
£25,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Graduate Software Developer - Fully Remote (UK)
Tech Stack: C#, SQL Server, PHP, Azure, MVC
Salary: £25,000 + Bonus

Important: Applicants must already hold a completed First-Class Computer Science degree.

Applications cannot be considered from candidates who:

  • Are still studying or graduating in 2026
  • Require visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • Hold a Student Visa or Graduate/PSW Visa

Start Your Career in Software Development

A well-established financial services technology company is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate to join its development team.This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in software development while receiving structured training in C#, PHP, SQL Server and Microsoft Azure.

The role is fully remote, allowing you to work anywhere in the UK while collaborating closely with an experienced Agile development team. From day one you will work alongside developers who will mentor and support your technical development as you contribute to building real production systems used across the organisation.

Key Technologies you will be trained in:

  • C#:
  • PHP
  • SQL Server
  • MVC frameworks
  • jQuery
  • CSS
  • Microsoft Azure

Requirements:

  • A First-Class Computer Science degree
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Programming experience with languages such as C#, Java, PHP, C++ or Python
  • Good SQL or database querying skills
  • Interest in cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team

Responsibilities:

  • Developing applications using C#, PHP and SQL Server
  • Supporting the design and development of internal business systems
  • Writing clean, maintainable and scalable code
  • Working within an Agile development team
  • Participating in testing, code reviews and technical discussions
  • Learning modern cloud development practices using Microsoft Azure

Full training and mentoring will be provided.

Benefits - As well as a great training program, you will be offered:

  • £25,000 starting salary, Performance bonus scheme, Salary review after probation, Fully remote working anywhere in the UK, Dedicated time for learning and certifications, Supportive engineering team and mentoring, Health plan and home-office equipment.

If you are a First-Class Computer Science graduate looking to start your career in software development while working with experienced developers, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV for the Graduate Software Developer - Remote position.

Full Stack PHP/React Developer (Fully remote)
Digital Appointments
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£55,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
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A fantastic, fully remote opportunity! Are you an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer with React?

This well-established SaaS platform used by businesses across the UK prides itself on providing a stable, reliable, and feature-rich service to its large portfolio of clients. They foster a collaborative, supportive, and fully remote working environment where talented developers can really thrive.

The Role:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Full Stack PHP Developer to join their dedicated development team. You will play a crucial role in the ongoing development, maintenance, and enhancement of their core SaaS platform. Working across the full stack, you’ll be involved in building new features, optimising existing code, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of their application.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to a great product within a stable company environment, utilising modern PHP practices and front-end technologies like React.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, test, and deploy robust backend features using PHP and frameworks like Slim4.
  • Build and maintain responsive and engaging user interfaces using React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code.
  • Optimise application performance and ensure scalability.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the stack.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions.
  • Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL/PostgreSQL) to design schemas and write efficient queries.
  • Maintain and improve the codebase and development practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven commercial experience as a Full Stack PHP Developer.
  • Strong proficiency in modern PHP
  • Significant commercial experience with at least one major PHP MVC framework
  • Solid commercial experience developing front-end applications using React.
  • Ideally an understanding of React Native (even with personal projects)
  • Proficiency in front-end fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Experience working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing complex SQL queries.
  • Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
  • Eligibility Requirement: Must be currently based in the United Kingdom and possess the full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

What they offer:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Fully remote working arrangement within the UK.
  • Opportunity to work on a successful, established SaaS product with a stable company.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

For immediate consideration, apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details.

Design, Digital and Production Director
Gainham Recruitment
Gloucester
Hybrid
Leader
£55,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

A well established Digital Marketing Agency based in the South West of England is seeking a Design, Digital and Production Director to lead the creative, technical and digital delivery of client work. This is a full time, permanent, hybrid position. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

This is a senior, hands-on, strategy led role, combining leadership, technical expertise, creative direction and client management.

Hours: Monday Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Salary Range: £55,000 - £60,000

Responsibilities to include:
• Managing SEO Campaigns and use of AI to optimise email campaigns and database development
• Managing a multidisciplinary team of staff
• Presenting concepts, solutions and proposals to clients
• Overseeing website builds, updates and ongoing maintenance
• Provide technical support for websites and digital platforms
• Managing hosting environments, domain management, security updates and backups
• Oversee the management of client social media accounts and digital content
• Advise on digital marketing, art direction, content strategy, and online PR opportunities

Requirements:
• Proven experience in a senior digital, design or production role within an Agency
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong technical understanding of websites, hosting and security - including experience working with HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, React.
• Strong design sensibility, understanding of content strategy and experience with art direction
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits:
• Flexible work times
• Bonus structure
• Career progression
• Annual pay review
• Health care scheme
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

If you have previous experience within a similar role and are looking for an exciting challenge within an Agency environment email an up to date CV to Sian at Gainham Recruitment.

Software Developer
Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd
Barnsley
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

BARNSLEY - HYBRID (ONE DAY A WEEK IN OFFICE)

UP TO £42,000 + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

You’ll be joining as an experienced developer, working on live systems, handling sensitive data, maintaining reliable workflows, and making sure the software does what users need it to do without getting in the way.

This isn’t a role where you just pick up tickets and move on. You’ll be expected to think about how the system hangs together, improve existing code, and help keep things stable as changes are made.

THE ROLE:

Building and maintaining PHP applications used in production.

Adding and improving JavaScript functionality to support straightforward user journeys.

Designing and maintaining MariaDB databases, with attention to performance and data accuracy.

Making sure applications are secure, reliable and auditable.

Investigating and fixing issues in live environments with minimal disruption.

Writing clear, readable code that others can easily work with.

Taking part in code reviews and technical discussions.

Offering support and guidance to other developers when needed.

THE PERSON:

Must have solid experience as a PHP Developer.

Strong JavaScript skills, including working with APIs.

Some experience working with cloud-hosted environments (e.g. AWS), or the ability to pick this up quickly.

Experience working on live systems with real users and real data.

A sensible approach to security and data protection.

Able to work independently and make sound technical decisions.

Comfortable working with older or inherited codebases.

Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.

By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

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Software Developer
ITSS Recruitment
West Midlands
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£30,000 - £42,000
RECENTLY POSTED
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Software Developer - Up to 42K - Brierley Hill - Progression Routes

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Developer to join an award winning technology organisation, who work within both the public and private sectors based in Brierley Hill.

This exciting opportunity will suit a talented Software Developer who is well versed in the modern PHP Stack joining at team of Developers.

They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Software Developer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the project process from conception through to completion and launch.

The environment is relaxed yet professional, gone are the days of a corporate rigid structure and you will be given flexibility to get the job done!

Software Developer skills

PHP
Laravel
JavaScript, Angular, React
AWS
Postgres
Docker

You will be a motivated Software Developer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing code. The successful Software Developer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Software Developer position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

Web Developer
Aspire Personnel Ltd
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000 - £45,000
+4

Our client is recruiting for a web developer to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have had experience with microsoft.

Please note to be successful you must have 2 years + with:

  1. HTML5, CSS3, and Sass
  2. JavaScript, Jquery
  3. C# .Net Core
  4. MySql

Your skills

  • Show off expert HTML5, CSS3, and Sass programming skills that will leave others in awe.
  • Bring the magic with jQuery & JavaScript expertise that dazzles like fireworks.
  • With 3+ years of C# .Net Core experience, you’ll make projects come alive like a sorcerer.
  • Create enchanting Responsive Designs for seamless user experiences.
  • Add versatility with intermediate PHP Programming Skills.
  • Master the art of migrating sites to new servers and testing environments.
  • Breeze through creating and maintaining MySQL databases.
  • Unravel any challenge with your top-notch problem-solving prowess.
  • With excellent written and oral communication skills, you’ll shine in our dynamic team.
  • And of course, don’t forget to bring your dazzling portfolio of work to showcase your wizardry.

Desired Experience: 3years+ in the industry

Must have skills -

Can you convert a UI design to a HTML structure using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript (jQuery) into an MVC web application?

Are you familiar with the relationship in (MVC) between Model, View and Controller using C# as a native language?

Can you pass a value from the Controller to the View via the Model?

Can you capture a user input from the View and pass to the Controller and save the data to a database table using MySQL / SQL?

Please note only candidates with the above skill set will be considered for this role.

What Awaits You:

  • A competitive starting salary
  • Embrace holiday bliss: 32days off per year incl bank holidays, and even your Birthday with full pay
  • Private Healthcare
  • Generous penison scheme

Monday-Friday, 08:30am-5.00pm (Hybrid working available)

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