PHP Developer

PHP Developer (Laravel)

Romsey, Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Looking for a PHP role where you actually own what you build?

My client is a growing company helping organisations manage and optimise critical infrastructure. With a recent move to AWS and big plans ahead, they're investing heavily in modernising their platform and building new products.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on backend role where you'll:

• Improve and evolve existing Laravel systems
• Build new SaaS products using a modern stack
• Take real ownership of backend architecture

You'll work in a small, collaborative team alongside a Frontend Developer and UX/UI Designer - with plenty of influence over technical direction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building scalable applications using PHP (8) & Laravel
• Designing REST APIs for a React frontend
• Improving performance, reliability, and security
• Helping modernise systems with AWS & CI/CD

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years' experience in backend development
• Strong PHP & Laravel skills
• Solid PostgreSQL and API development experience
• A passion for clean code and building things properly

Nice to Have

• AWS / cloud experience
• CI/CD knowledge
• Interest in AI tools (Copilot, Claude etc.)

Interested?

Drop me a message, send your CV to tomrayner@ spectrumit .co .uk. or call 02380 765 808

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.