PHP Developer
Spectrum IT Recruitment
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 (phone number removed)
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