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The PHP developer creates websites and applications using the PHP programming language, which enables the generation of dynamic web pages and communication with the MySQL server. PHP can be used in three scenarios: without a framework (environment), with a proprietary framework (created by the developer), with an Open Source framework (Zen, Symfony, codelgniter, cakePHP). In collaboration with the project manager, they establish specifications in accordance with the client's needs and constraints. Based on this, they propose the most suitable solution and then develop dynamic pages using their preferred software tools: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), MAMP (Mac, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP).

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Senior Laravel Developer

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£55k-65k
SW1A 2AH, City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Senior Laravel Developer London - Hybrid £55,000 - £65,000 + Private Medical + Good Pension + Life Assurance + 25 days holiday + Gym + Flexible Working + More This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Laravel Developer to join a forward-thinking organisation's IT and development team, working on modern, scalable systems that support a large and diverse user base. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining applications built using Laravel, PHP, Vue, TypeScript, MySQL, and AWS services. The position combines hands-on development with technical leadership, contributing to architectural decisions, modernisation of legacy systems, and mentoring of other developers. This role is ideal for an experienced full-stack developer who enjoys working across backend and frontend technologies, driving best practice, and helping shape the technical direction of a growing digital platform. The Role: - Design and develop modern, scalable applications using Laravel, Vue, TypeScript, and MySQL - Lead the delivery of complex features and contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making - Improve automated testing, performance, security, and overall code quality - Build and maintain high-quality APIs and frontend SPA/PWA interfaces - Mentor developers and support best practice across the engineering team The Person: - Strong experience with Laravel, PHP, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue and TypeScript - Solid understanding of application architecture, performance optimisation, and secure coding practices - Experience working with AWS services and containerised deployment environments - Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly - A collaborative team player with experience supporting and mentoring other developers Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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Senior Software Developer (PHP & JavaScript)

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£50k-60k
BS1 2BD, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Senior Software Developer (PHP & JavaScript) Bristol, hybrid, typically 1 day a week in the office £50,000 to £60,000 + 28 days holiday + bank holidays, PMI, pension, social events If you like the idea of owning proper, business critical software rather than being one tiny cog in a huge engineering machine, this is one to look at. This role is all about building the internal systems that sit at the heart of a fast moving international trading business, where every feature you ship shows up directly in how the company runs and makes money. You will be joining a small, profitable B2B luxury fashion distribution business that partners with global brands to turn problematic wholesale into a controlled, profitable channel. It is a low ego, close knit team across sales, operations and IT, with in house development treated as a strategic function, not a support service. They care a lot more about team fit, attitude and communication than ticking every single box on a tech checklist. It is a friendly place where everyone gets on, with a grown up, flexible approach to work. The IT team is typically in the Bristol office one day a week, with the rest of the time spent working remotely. The role sits in a small development team working on their own internal platform rather than off the shelf tools. You will spend most of your time on the backend, building and evolving the core systems that power operations, reporting, analytics and their B2B customer portal, while also being comfortable in a modern JavaScript front end. You will work closely with the Head of Development on solution design and architectural decisions, and with end users across the business to make sure what you build actually solves real problems in a pragmatic way. The ideal candidate will be a Full Stack Software Developer with strong PHP (Symfony or Laravel) and JavaScript skills (Vue or React). This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to join a small, flexible and talented team where your work is central to how the business runs, where you will have proper ownership without the politics of a huge organisation, and be treated well! The Role Design, build and maintain backend heavy features across internal systems that support operations, reporting, analytics and the B2B portal Work closely with the Head of Development to shape solution design, architecture and technical direction Write clean, testable, SOLID compliant PHP using Symfony, with strong unit and functional test coverage as part of everyday development Contribute to and improve shared standards, code reviews, CI and deployment practices, including the growing use of AI tools in the workflow Work with business users across sales and operations to understand requirements, refine ideas and turn them into pragmatic, maintainable solutions Help evolve the platform and infrastructure, using technologies such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, Vue.js, AWS and Docker The Person Strong commercial experience with PHP in a modern framework such as Symfony or Laravel in an enterprise or business critical environment Solid understanding of object oriented design, SOLID principles and how to structure systems for long term maintainability Experience building and testing API driven backend systems, with unit and functional tests as a normal part of your work Comfortable working with a modern JavaScript framework such as Vue or React as part of a full stack workflow Happy working in a small, collaborative team where you take real ownership, communicate clearly and enjoy being close to the commercial side of the business Nice to have experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases, Dockerised applications, AWS hosted environments and using AI tools to improve productivity or code quality Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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PHP Developer

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£50k
BS1 2BD, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
PHP Developer Bristol - Hybrid Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on site Circa £50,000 (DOE) + Training + Progression + Hybrid + 5 Percent Matched Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for an experienced PHP Developer to join a friendly and growing SaaS business offering great training, interesting technical work and a highly collaborative environment. This company build a market leading platform used across the higher education sector, supporting research and teaching. They are continuing to grow year on year and are looking to add two developers to their team in central Bristol. In this role you will join a small, supportive team working on a full stack web application (mostly back-end with some front-end work), across both BAU and new product features. You will work within an agile development approach, with the opportunity to contribute ideas around product design, structure, technology, usability and interface improvements. You'll receive training and support from the development team before being expected to contribute fully. The tech stack includes PHP, JavaScript, React, MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres and Git. The team collaborate on site Tuesday to Thursday, with home working on Mondays and Fridays. The ideal candidate will be a PHP Developer with commercial experience across full stack web applications and strong procedural PHP experience. You will be comfortable with JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS frameworks, SQL and Git, with strong attention to detail, good security practices and clear communication skills. Candidates must be able to commute to central Bristol three days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing team offering excellent training, product involvement and a great work life balance. The Role: *PHP backend development *JavaScript, React, HTML and CSS frontend development *MySQL, SQL Server and Postgres databases *Git for version control and secure coding practices The Person: *PHP Developer commercial experience (full stack web applications) *Strong with JavaScript, React, SQL and Git *Must have commercial procedural PHP experience *Commutable to central Bristol three days a week Reference Number: BBBH265960A To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click Apply Now or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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Senior PHP Developer

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£60k-65k
London, England, United Kingdom
Senior PHP Developer The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years commercial experience with PHP and MySQL working on a Linux server with good experience of Database Optimisation and Caching Technologies. You will sit just below the Tech Director and help perform some of the task that he does which are causing bottlenecks. You will be working hand in hand with our passionate in-house developer team helping improve and grow, our high-end, scalable e-commerce platform. You will be expected to do development work, along with getting involved in spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview and implementation and assisting with the Company road map. You could either already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. Required Skills: At Least 8+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimisation LAMP Linux MVC, ORM Unit Testing HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as MemCached, Redis or Varnish Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and writing in impeccable English language Must have the ability to proactively lead development teams and provide technical direction Capacity to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Advantageous But Not Essential: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Salary will be £60K - £65K. Send your CV to us in Word format, along with your salary and availability details.
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Senior PHP Developer – City London

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£60k-65k
City of London, England, United Kingdom
Senior PHP Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years commercial experience with PHP and MySQL working on a Linux server with good experience of Database Optimisation and Caching Technologies. You will sit just below the Tech Director and help perform some of the task that he does which are causing bottlenecks. You will be working hand in hand with our passionate in-house developer team helping improve and grow, our high-end, scalable e-commerce platform. You will be expected to do development work, along with getting involved in spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview and implementation and assisting with the Company road map. You could either already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. Required Skills: At Least 8+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimisation LAMP Linux MVC, ORM Unit Testing HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as MemCached, Redis or Varnish Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and writing in impeccable English language Must have the ability to proactively lead development teams and provide technical direction Capacity to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Advantageous But Not Essential: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Salary will be £60K - £65K. Send your CV to us in Word format.
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PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer

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£55k-60k
London, England, United Kingdom
About the Job PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer Our Client is a specialist digital company with offices in the City London. They are looking to recruit a PHP Technical Architect Developer You must have at least 5 years software development using PHP at a senior level. Skill must include designing complex applications at a senior level as a Technical Architect using PHP and My SQL on a Linux platform. The role will involve writing specifications and working alongside the project managers with various projects. The salary will be in the region of £55,000 rising to £60,000 p.a. for truly exceptional candidates, Plus a generous “on-call” allowance and Bonus scheme. The Client is based in City London. Please send your CV to -hidden email- in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.
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Senior PHP Software Developer – City London

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£45k-60k
City of London, England, United Kingdom
Senior PHP Software Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have sound 5 to 10 years proven commercial experience with developing software with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience of working on a Linux server with good experience of database optimisation and caching technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish. Will also need to be comfortable working with back-end business logic and have experience of best-practice front-end development, using jQuery. Based in Central London uou will be working on the development of a high-end, scalable e-commerce retail platform. What You Need to bring to the table for this position: At Least 5+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimization LAMP Linux MVC, ORM HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish Ability to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Sense of humour please Advantageous But Not a Must: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Competitive Salary Career Growth and Financial Stability Excellent Benefits: Opportunity to work up to 3 days a week from home The salary for this role will be in the range £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.
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Tech Architect Lead PHP Back-end Developer

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£60k-65k
City of London, England, United Kingdom
Tech Architect Lead PHP Back-end Developer Our Client is a boutique software development company specializing in the development of a retail systems platform You must at least 5 to 10 years software development using PHP and MySQL ideally on Linux environment. Whilst you would still be expected to do development work, the Client requires you to get involved in: spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview implementation You may already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. The Client is looking to pay circa up to £65K p.a (with flexibility on salary for the right person) The role will be based in the City London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format.
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Product Developer

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1 month
England, United Kingdom
VP Product Developer | 12‑Month Contract | £650/day | London (Hybrid) A leading global asset manager is hiring a VP‑level Product Developer to support product strategy and lifecycle management across EMEA Mutual Funds & ETFs . What you'll do Lead product lifecycle events Support new fund launches Drive product and governance processes Partner with legal, compliance, investments & senior stakeholders What you need Product Development experience in asset management Strong knowledge of Mutual Funds/ETFs Understanding of EMEA regulations (SFDR, Consumer Duty a plus) Solid project management + stakeholder skills Details £650/day 12‑month contract London (Hybrid) Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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Webfocus Developer

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30 months
M6 7WQ, Salford, England, United Kingdom
Role Title: WebFocus Developer Location: Manchester or Birmingham Duration: 30/10/2026 Work setup: 2 days onsite/week Rate inside IR35 £358 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Developing WebFOCUS reports: Creating and modifying reports based on user specifications, including advanced reports with drill-downs. Analyzing and designing WebFOCUS metadata: Understanding and structuring data for reporting purposes. Building and managing WebFOCUS metadata: Creating and maintaining data definitions and mappings within WebFOCUS. Designing WebFOCUS security and sign-ons: Implementing security measures and user access controls. Data analysis and troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving data discrepancies and report errors. Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Oracle Fusion Developer

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£50k-60k
South Holland, England, United Kingdom
Oracle Developer Spalding - Hybrid (1 day a week on-site) £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Training + Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity for an Oracle Developer who has a strong understanding of PL/SQL and Fusion Cloud to join a business at an exciting time of growth. This role offers a varied and interesting position where you will have freedom to work on bespoke projects. This company are a leading digital consultancy, renowned for delivering IT solutions that are tailored to unique business requirements. They cover a range of areas from CRM systems to e-commerce platforms, delivering high-quality, reliable software. In this varied role you will be responsible for developing Oracle applications, collaborating with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications. Equally, you will implement and customise Oracle solutions using OAF, Reports, and BI Publisher, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Lastly, you will provide ongoing technical support to customers and participate in testing & validation to maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Oracle application development where you can demonstrate expertise in PL/SQL and Oracle Fusion Cloud. Equally, showing clear knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud and OAF is beneficial to the position and it would be desirable to have previous experience with Oracle SOA Suite. Lastly, familiarity with Agile development and Oracle qualifications are not essential but would be desired. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Oracle Developer looking for a role that will involve a variety of different tasks and brings the opportunity to work within a business that heavily invests in training for its staff. The Role: Develop and maintain Oracle applications Translate business requirements into technical specifications Implement and customise Oracle solutions Provide technical support and quality assurance The Person: Proven track record in Oracle application development Knowledge of CX Sales. Expertise in PL/SQL and Oracle Fusion Cloud Knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud and OAF Familiarity with Agile development and Oracle certifications (desirable) Reference Number: BBBH267017 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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Full Stack Developer

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£60k-70k
London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom
Full Stack Developer Camden - Office Based 6-9 month FTC £60,000 to £70,000 Pro Rata + Benefits Exciting opportunity for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join a fast-growing London business, shaping the company's IT systems, API architecture, and cloud infrastructure that drive their technology roadmap. They already work across a variety of platforms and services, and now need a developer with strong experience in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and AWS to support ongoing growth and technical evolution. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that impact the business directly and grow your skills in modern backend and cloud technologies. In this role you will collaborate closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to design and build backend services, APIs, and cloud-hosted systems. You'll work with technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and AWS services, and be involved in deployments, performance tuning, and continuous improvement of backend architecture and development processes. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience in full stack development with solid skills in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and AWS cloud environments. Experience with RESTful APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript for integration, and a passion for keeping up with modern backend technologies is essential. Experience with Zoho is a bonus. This is a unique chance to join a company at the start of its next growth phase, with excellent long-term progression and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. The Role: * Design and develop backend systems and APIs alongside engineering teams * Build secure, scalable, and maintainable services using C# and ASP.NET Core * Optimise SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and performance * Manage AWS deployments and cloud configurations * Analyse existing systems and implement robust solutions * Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, and codebase standards The Person: * Experienced Full Stack Developer with strong C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server skills * Commercial experience in backend-focused development * Skilled in designing and consuming RESTful APIs * Comfortable with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for integration and debugging * Experience with AWS services * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication * Experience with Zoho is a plus Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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Python Developer

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3 months
EC3V 3LA, City of London, England, United Kingdom
Exciting Opportunity: Python Developer (Contract) in LondonIntroduction Are you a talented Python Developer ready to take on your next challenge? Our client, a leading organisation based in London, is looking for a skilled developer to join their team on a contract basis. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in developing and maintaining a robust tech stack and ensuring excellent customer-facing solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies such as AWS and AI. Outside IR35 Hybrid - 1 to 2 days on site Required Skills Python Development: Proven expertise in Python development across both frontend and backend environments. AWS Experience: Solid understanding of working with AWS infrastructure, including maintaining code and tech stacks on this platform. Customer-Facing Solutions: Previous experience delivering exceptional customer-facing functionalities through your development work. AI and Data Models: Preferable to have familiarity or prior experience working with artificial intelligence and data modelling techniques. If you are passionate about utilising your Python expertise in projects that make an impact while collaborating with a dynamic team, this role could be the perfect next step for your career. Apply today to join our client's team and bring your skills to the forefront! Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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D365 Finance and Operations Developer

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6 months
£450-500
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Champion best programming practices throughout the implementation of innovative new solutions. * Leverage your expertise in providing development solutions within a D365 FO environment. * Bring your experience from at least five large-scale ERP implementations to the table. * Excel in Business Requirement Analysis, focusing on optimising and reducing development effort. * Utilise your knowledge in business process mapping, modelling, and documentation to enhance project outcomes. * Engage with the latest Microsoft preview releases, including Dual Write and RSAT, to keep our solutions cutting-edge. * Review technical architecture deliverables during development to ensure top-notch quality and traceability of requirements. * Take overall technical responsibility for the new implementations carried out by the development team. * Identify and communicate any cross-area or cross-release issues that may impact other project areas. * Collaborate closely with the Solution Architect and stakeholders to validate designs, ensuring they meet all specified requirements. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Business Development Consultant

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London, England, United Kingdom
Join us at CGI and help shape the future of the Aviation & Airlines sector at the frontline of our growth strategy. In this pivotal role, you will work alongside senior leaders to influence how we engage clients, design winning strategies, and deliver measurable impact across one of our most dynamic industries. You will contribute to high-value pursuits, strategic workshops, and client conversations that drive transformation and create real business outcomes. This is a chance to take ownership of meaningful work, apply creativity to complex challenges, and thrive in a supportive environment that accelerates your consulting and commercial career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
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Software Developer (Python / JavaScript)

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£35k-42k
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Software Developer (Python / JavaScript) Remote (with 2 days per month in Birmingham) £35,000 to £42,000 per annum + benefits Excellent opportunity for a Software Developer with Python and JavaScript experience to join a fast-growing, mission-driven tech start-up, working on products that genuinely help organisations build data capability at scale. This organisation is bridging the data skills gap through its proprietary education platform, combining change management, live and online learning led by industry experts, and self-serve training. They already work with recognisable brands and are continuing to grow the platform and product offering as demand accelerates. In this role, you'll join a small, collaborative engineering team building and improving interactive learning experiences, platform features, and integrations. You'll work across the stack where needed, contributing in JavaScript (Vue) and Python, with strong engineering practices around testing, documentation, and reliability. You'll be given real ownership, plenty of variety, and the support to keep developing quickly. The ideal candidate will have commercial experience building software in Python and JavaScript, be comfortable working in a modern front-end framework (Vue or React), and enjoy solving problems that sit right on the edge of product and engineering. If you like clean, well-tested code, enjoy shipping features that users actually feel, and want to grow in a start-up environment (without chaos for the sake of it), this will suit you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a remote-first company where your work will be visible, valued, and directly tied to the growth of the platform and the impact it has on end users. The Role: Develop and maintain platform features using JavaScript (Vue) and Python Build interactive content, gamification features, and user-focused learning tools Work across the stack, collaborating closely with product and the wider business Contribute to quality-focused practices around testing, documentation, and observability Remote-first working, with 2 days per month in the Birmingham office The Person: Commercial experience as a Software Developer (mid-level), or strong equivalent project delivery Good Python skills and strong JavaScript fundamentals Experience in a modern framework such as Vue or React (Vue preferred) Enjoys building robust, well-engineered software with a user-first mindset Able to travel to Birmingham 2 days per month Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Frequently asked questions about working as a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

What is the role of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

A PHP developer is an expert who works with 'PHP'. It's one of the most common development languages for building dynamic websites. The professional participates in the technical and IT development phase of the site in question. They take into account the client's needs to be able to incorporate numerous functionalities on the site. They also respect the specifications and work in collaboration with the project manager.

How much does a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...) charge

The average daily rate of a PHP developer is about £400/day. It can vary depending on their level of experience and geographical location. The average annual salary for a PHP developer is £38K.

What is the definition of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

The PHP developer is also known as a web developer, PHP engineer, and even computer developer. Their role is to create dynamic web pages via different frameworks (Zend, Symfony, Laravel, etc.), taking into account the needs of the client or employer. Through the specifications document, they can develop various services or websites. They recommend and implement technical solutions to design custom pages or adapt existing technical solutions. They ensure intranet integration, recommend the appropriate development tool, and validate the interface. It's a constantly evolving profession given the progress of the web. It also allows working in teams and making personal contributions to large IT projects.

What type of mission can a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...) handle

The PHP developer uses the PHP scripting language to produce dynamic web pages, and simultaneously ensure communication with the MySQL server. Here are their main responsibilities: • Ability to make proposals for server design and software architectures • Ensure Apache server configuration • Oversee the development and maintenance of websites and web services • Maintain and develop back office tools • Provide support for maintaining web systems in operational conditions To effectively carry out their work, the PHP developer collaborates with the project manager. The latter can pass on the specifications document that contains all client requests and constraints. From there, the expert can then choose the most suitable solution. They then develop dynamic pages using software suites. Once the site is developed, the PHP developer can intervene in case of bugs or to perform updates.

What are the main skills of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

Obviously, the PHP developer must have perfect mastery of the main programming concepts. They must also know and master at least one of the following languages: PHP, SQL, or JAVA. This will mainly depend on the scope of their mission. The PHP developer is also expected to be very comfortable with CMS tools such as WordPress, or various frameworks. Experience in web development is also necessary to properly fulfill their duties. They must know development best practices, be able to understand the various project constraints (deadlines, expectations, budgets...), and be able to solve anomalies (origin, fixes, deployment). English proficiency is also required to understand different coding languages, such as HTML. The PHP developer must also demonstrate rigor, organization, be flexible and versatile, autonomous and curious. Even under pressure, they must remain efficient.

What is the ideal profile for a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

The advantage with this profession is that you can access it through self-learning. You simply need to gain experience. Nevertheless, it is recommended to follow training ranging from bac+2 to bac+5 to better attract recruiters. There are many training programs in France that allow you to acquire solid skills in PHP, and in development in general. Among the most common training paths to access this profession and become an expert in the IT field, there are professional bachelor's degrees, engineering schools, master's degrees in website creation, DUT in communication networks, and specialized computer science schools.
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