Senior Laravel Developer (Hybrid in Bradford, Digital Marketing agency working with ethical clients)

Senior Laravel Developer – Growth‑Stage Digital Agency Location: Remote (UK-based, with hybrid options) Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full‑time Reporting to: Technical Director We’re partnering with a fast-growing digital agency on an opportunity for a hands-on Senior Laravel Developer. You’ll play a central role in architecting, building, and maintaining scalable web applications—both client-facing and internal—while working alongside a cross-functional engineering team. The Role Design, develop, and ship new features using Laravel and PHP Mentor mid- and junior-level developers, including code reviews and best practices Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions Build reliable, secure APIs and integrations with third-party systems Ensure high performance and scalability across the full stack Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement Troubleshoot and debug production issues on a live infrastructure stack Who We’re Looking For 5 years of professional PHP development experience Extensive experience building production-grade applications with Laravel Strong skills in MySQL and relational database design Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (Vue, React, or similar) Confident in working with git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines Experience in API-first development and RESTful architecture Proven ability to mentor and uplift teammates technically Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently Bonus Experience Knowledge of AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3) Familiar with Docker/containerisation and orchestration Experience with test automation (PHPUnit, Pest) Understanding of microservices or event-driven architectures The Perks Flexible working: remote-first with optional hybrid collaboration 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro‑rata) Dedicated prayer time and 2 days for Eid Fully equipped workstation (MacBook Pro, external monitors) Regular team meetups, social events, and excellent coffee Enhanced parental leave benefits Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to take a lead development role within a collaborative and ambitious agency. You will shape technical direction, mentor peers, and build robust solutions that drive business and cultural impact. To apply or for more information , please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment. We welcome candidates who meet most of the criteria—diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged.

Location: West Yorkshire, GB

Posted Date: 7/12/2025