Summary
An award-winning e-commerce organization is looking for a PHP Developer to work on a range of custom systems including web applications, warehouse and logistics platforms, production systems, and automation tools. The role involves full lifecycle projects, from requirements to deployment to cloud environments, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining codebases. The ideal candidate has commercial experience with PHP frameworks, JavaScript, AWS or Azure, and strong MySQL skills, and enjoys solving complex technical problems.
Highlights
Competitive salary of £50,000. High variety of work across multiple systems and technologies. Genuine end-to-end project ownership in an environment that values initiative and technical curiosity. Opportunity to work with an award-winning business on varied, bespoke systems.
Description
PHP Developer
Salary: £50,000
Location: Wakefield (Onsite)
WRK digital are working with an award-winning e‑commerce organisation that operates in a similar way to a bespoke software house.
This is an excellent opportunity for a PHP Developer who enjoys working on varied, end‑to‑end projects and taking real ownership of their work.
The business builds and maintains a range of custom systems, so this role is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail of a project, understanding requirements thoroughly, and delivering full lifecycle solutions.
The Role
You will be working across a mixture of systems including web applications, warehouse and logistics platforms, production systems, and automation tools.
Due to the bespoke nature of the organisation, you will be exposed to different codebases and technologies rather than a single, repetitive stack.
This is a proactive role suited to developers who like to identify problems, suggest improvements, and drive work forward independently.
It is not a task‑only role; curiosity and initiative are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain PHP-based applications across multiple systemsWork on full lifecycle projects from requirements through to deliveryCollaborate with internal teams to support operational systemsDeploy applications to cloud environments and contribute to CI/CD pipelinesMaintain and improve existing codebases while delivering new functionality
Required Skills and Experience
Commercial PHP development experience (Vanilla PHP, Laravel, or Symfony)JavaScript experienceExposure to AWS or Azure, including deploying applications and building pipelinesStrong MySQL experienceExcellent communication skillsA strong desire to learn and solve complex technical problems
What’s on Offer
Salary of £50,000Opportunity to work for an award-winning businessHigh variety of work across multiple systems and technologiesGenuine end‑to‑end project ownershipAn environment that values initiative and technical curiosity
Location: This is an onsite role based in Wakefield.
If you are a PHP Developer looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and the chance to work on bespoke systems, please apply or get in touch for further details.