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Lead PHP Developer

Job in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1, England, UK
Listing for: Applause IT
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About this job

Role :
Lead PHP Developer

Location :
Huddersfield - Office-based (Hybrid considered)

Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

Hours :
Monday-Friday, 08 : 30-17 : 00 (Flexibility required)

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 Digital Ocean 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 :
  • React or similar frontend frameworks
  • Docker and containerisation experience
  • Third‑party integrations and ecommerce workflow knowledge
  • Familiarity with Dev Ops 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 .

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