Lead PHP Developer

Role: Lead PHP Developer

Location: Huddersfield - Office-based (Hybrid considered)
Salary: -50,000 - -65,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (Flexibility required)

Are you a seasoned Lead PHP Developer ready to take a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, high-availability ecommerce environment?

This is an opportunity for a PHP/Laravel expert to step into a strategic role leading development teams and technical delivery. You''ll work on robust platform development, collaborate across the business, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to in-house and offshore developers.

• Write and review full-stack code, primarily in PHP/Laravel

• Take ownership of core platform components and systems

• Lead agile ceremonies and ensure delivery runs smoothly

• Offer structured mentorship to mid/junior developers

• Drive cloud-based deployment strategies (AWS, Azure, etc.)

• Maintain and optimise database architecture using MySQL and SQL Server

• Strong PHP and Laravel development background

• Experience in high-availability and ecommerce applications

• Solid database knowledge: MySQL and SQL Server

• Familiar with Git, CI/CD, and agile practices

• Team leadership: stand-ups, sprints, mentoring, code reviews

• Good grasp of cloud infrastructure platforms

• Experience with Vue.js, React, or modern JS frameworks

• Docker knowledge and containerised pipeline exposure

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and ecommerce systems

• Competitive pay and loyalty bonus scheme

• Generous benefits including enhanced parental leave

• Career growth, training, and development

• Onsite parking, staff discount, and relaxed dress code

• Cycle to work, wellbeing initiatives, and more

If you''re an experienced developer who thrives in hands-on leadership and loves solving real-world platform challenges, click apply now.