PHP Developer

PHP Developer (Drupal Experience Preferred) Location: Hybrid - It is essential you are located in a commutable distance of Cambridge for this role. Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level (flexible for the right candidate) The Role We're looking for a PHP-focused Developer to join our growing team and play a key role in building and maintaining robust, scalable web solutions for a range of clients. While PHP will be your core strength, experience with Drupal would be a big plus, particularly in an agency-style environment where no two projects are the same. You'll work closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality work across multiple projects, balancing clean code with real-world deadlines. What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining PHP-based applications and websites
• Working with Drupal (custom modules, theming, configuration, updates)
• Collaborating within cross-functional teams in an agency-style workflow
• Contributing to technical decisions and best practices
• Maintaining and improving existing codebases
• Supporting deployments, updates, and ongoing improvements
• Communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with PHP
• Solid understanding of modern PHP practices and frameworks
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB)
• Comfortable working with Git and collaborative workflows
• Good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

Nice to Have

• Drupal experience (Drupal 9/10 in particular)
• Previous agency experience, or experience working across multiple client projects
• Experience building or maintaining APIs
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and hosting environments
• Exposure to front-end frameworks or build tools

What We're Looking For

• A pragmatic problem-solver who writes clean, maintainable code
• Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• A team player who can also work independently
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different sectors
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Room to influence technical direction and grow your skill set
• Competitive salary based on experience