PHP Developer
Unknown
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£ 200,000/year
21 Oct 2025
United Kingdom
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
78 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value offering due to appealing hybrid work model, solid benefits, and professional development opportunities in a growing company.
- Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office
- Focus on high-quality, secure code in a collaborative setting
- Opportunity to mentor junior developers
Pros
- Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement
- Focus on clean coding and modern practices
- Engagement in a supportive team environment
Cons
- Requires relocation to a specific region
- Potentially limited salary transparency
- Competing with a wide range of developers for the role
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)
Good fit
- PHP developers with several years of experience
- Individuals interested in a hybrid work schedule
- Candidates looking to advance in a supportive environment
Not recommended for
- Inexperienced developers or recent graduates
- Candidates focused solely on remote work
- Professionals lacking PHP expertise
Motivation fit
Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentInterest in continuous learning and developmentDrive to lead discussions with stakeholders
Key skills
PHP developmentLaravel or Symfony frameworksObject-oriented programmingTeam collaboration and mentoring
Score: 78/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
I am searching for an experienced and enthusiastic PHP Developer for an exciting business based in South Devon. You will ideally be a Middleweight to Senior Developer experienced in developing bespoke software solutions from stakeholder driven business requirements.
In this position you will play a key role in developing and maintaining a range of business-critical applications, websites and system integrations.
If you like to write clean and maintainable code and you enjoy solving complex problems, I would like to hear from you immediately!
The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home.
The office is based near to Newton Abbot, Chudleigh, Ashburton and Buckfastleigh - its easily accessible from the A38.
To be considered for the role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of the office, or you will be able to relocate to the area at short notice.
In this role you will be responsible for: -
Developing bespoke software and middleware solutions to support and help grow business operations.
Deliver high-quality, secure code using modern and best practice approaches.
Collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues across development environments.
Mentoring more junior team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
Staying current with industry trends, frameworks and emerging technologies.We are looking to speak with collaborative, hands-on PHP Developers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
You MUST value clean code, modern development practices, and believe in sharing knowledge with others. You will be confident in leading discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders, designing solutions to solve key business challenges.
Required Skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
3 to 4 years minimum commercial PHP development experience.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and SOLID principles.
Solid knowledge of secure coding practices (e.g. OWASP).
Experience with modern PHP frameworks (preferably Laravel or Symfony).
Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL) and writing performant queries.
Comfortable working with Git, Composer and modern development workflows.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to Have Skills
Familiar with Agile / Scrum methodologies.
Experience writing automated tests (PHPUnit/PEST).
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
Experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React or similar).
The role is offered with an extensive benefits package, including a good holiday allowance, pension, ongoing professional development, hybrid-working and much, much more!
Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship.
KEYWORDS
PHP Developer, Middleweight Developer, Senior Developer, SOLID Principles, OWASP, Laravel, Symfony, MySQL, Relational Databases, GIT, Composer, Automated Testing PHPUnit, PEST, CI/CD Pipelines, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Docker, Containerised Development, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Agile, Scrum
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
In this position you will play a key role in developing and maintaining a range of business-critical applications, websites and system integrations.
If you like to write clean and maintainable code and you enjoy solving complex problems, I would like to hear from you immediately!
The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home.
The office is based near to Newton Abbot, Chudleigh, Ashburton and Buckfastleigh - its easily accessible from the A38.
To be considered for the role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of the office, or you will be able to relocate to the area at short notice.
In this role you will be responsible for: -
Developing bespoke software and middleware solutions to support and help grow business operations.
Deliver high-quality, secure code using modern and best practice approaches.
Collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues across development environments.
Mentoring more junior team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
Staying current with industry trends, frameworks and emerging technologies.We are looking to speak with collaborative, hands-on PHP Developers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
You MUST value clean code, modern development practices, and believe in sharing knowledge with others. You will be confident in leading discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders, designing solutions to solve key business challenges.
Required Skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
3 to 4 years minimum commercial PHP development experience.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and SOLID principles.
Solid knowledge of secure coding practices (e.g. OWASP).
Experience with modern PHP frameworks (preferably Laravel or Symfony).
Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL) and writing performant queries.
Comfortable working with Git, Composer and modern development workflows.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to Have Skills
Familiar with Agile / Scrum methodologies.
Experience writing automated tests (PHPUnit/PEST).
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
Experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React or similar).
The role is offered with an extensive benefits package, including a good holiday allowance, pension, ongoing professional development, hybrid-working and much, much more!
Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship.
KEYWORDS
PHP Developer, Middleweight Developer, Senior Developer, SOLID Principles, OWASP, Laravel, Symfony, MySQL, Relational Databases, GIT, Composer, Automated Testing PHPUnit, PEST, CI/CD Pipelines, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Docker, Containerised Development, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Agile, Scrum
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
