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Senior Backend Developer

Post Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Senior Backend or API Developer proficient in PHP or Python for a role based in Wakefield with a salary range of £50,000 to £60,000.
  • The position involves modernizing internal systems by replacing a monolithic PHP platform with scalable, service-oriented APIs.
  • Key responsibilities include building and maintaining RESTful APIs, shaping service boundaries, and collaborating with front-end developers.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in backend development, specifically with Laravel (PHP) or FastAPI (Python), and a solid understanding of relational databases.
  • This is a fully on-site role, and applicants should have relevant experience in building APIs within real-world systems.
Senior Backend / API Developer - PHP or Python | £50K-£60K | Wakefield - On-site

We’re seeking a Senior Backend Developer or API Developer to play a key role in the modernisation of internal systems. This is a hands-on opportunity to help replace a monolithic PHP platform with scalable, service-oriented APIs across all areas of a growing business.

As a Senior Backend / API Developer, you’ll work alongside the lead developer to define architecture, build APIs, and implement best practices across a new modular ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Backend Developer:

  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI (Python) or Laravel (PHP)

  • Shape service boundaries and data flows for internal systems

  • Document and maintain API standards, including OpenAPI specifications

  • Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration

  • Define strategies for scaling, security, and observability

About You:

  • Proven experience as a Back-End Developer building APIs in real-world systems

  • Skilled in Laravel (PHP) or FastAPI (Python), with a clean code approach

  • Solid understanding of relational databases - especially MariaDB or MySQL

  • Strong grasp of version control, testing, and deployment best practices

Salary & Benefits:

  • £50,000 - £60,000 (negotiable) basic salary

  • Fully on-site in Wakefield (WF2)

  • Excellent benefits package

  • Free on-site parking

If you're a Senior Back-End Developer who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to work on meaningful projects, this is a fantastic opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised by POST- Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details.

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