Lead PHP Developer

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.

• 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

• 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.)

• React or similar frontend frameworks
• Docker and containerisation experience
• Third‑party integrations and ecommerce workflow knowledge
• Familiarity with Dev Ops and monitoring tools

• 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 .