Senior/Lead PHP Developer

Are you a Senior/Lead PHP Developer living near Birmingham? Join a Leading Financial Software Platform based in Birmingham.

**Location:** Birmingham (Hybrid)

This well-established and highly regarded financial software platform based in Birmingham is continuing to expand and innovate and is seeking a talented Senior/Lead PHP Software Engineer to join the team and play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of complex, high-performance software solutions.

**The Role:**

As the Senior/Lead PHP Software Engineer, you will lead the development of advanced PHP-based applications. You will oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring the design and implementation of secure, efficient, and scalable solutions. With a minimum of 6 years of PHP development experience, particularly with Laravel and AWS DevOps, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence.

This is a hybrid role with around 2 days a week in the Birmingham office, so the successful candidate must live within commuting distance of Birmingham.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex PHP software solutions.

- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and maintenance.

- Develop and maintain robust, scalable applications using PHP (Laravel) and AWS DevOps.

- Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality software solutions.

- Manage system performance and security, implementing solutions to improve both.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually enhance software capabilities.

**What We're Looking For:**

- **Experience:** At least 6 years of strong PHP development experience, with a deep understanding of Laravel and AWS DevOps.

- **Skills:** Proficient in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, AWS, and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability.

- **Problem-Solving:** Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

- **Communication:** Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- **Location:** Must live within commuting distance of Birmingham for hybrid working (2 days a week in the office).

**Why Join?**

• Play a key role in shaping the future of a highly regarded financial software platform.
• Work on cutting-edge software solutions that drive the financial industry forward.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership within a dynamic and growing company.
• Benefit from a flexible working arrangement, balancing office and remote work.
• They offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

We want to hear from you if you are a highly skilled Senior/Lead PHP Software Engineer with a passion for driving innovation. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration or feel free to call for more details.