PHP Full Stack Developer

Application Deadline: 2 May 2025

Department: Land and Mineral Resources

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Various

Description

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment with fixed working hours; focusing on developing internal business applications that leverage spatial data within an open-source technology stack.

Join a small, highly skilled cross-functional team that values autonomy, collaboration, and innovation. Our team includes planners, geologists, legal professionals, and property experts, offering a unique opportunity to work alongside specialists beyond the technology sector while also engaging with our internal Breedon technology teams. You will contribute to the development of digital tools that enhance geospatial data analysis, strategic planning, and business decision-making driving direct operational improvements.

The ideal candidate will be naturally curious, passionate about clean code, best practices, and scalable software development, and excited by the idea of combining software development with real-world applications in land, minerals, and property.

If you are someone who enjoys solving complex problems, automating processes, and continuously developing skills through regular knowledge-sharing with team members, we would love to hear from you!

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with travel to site as needed. There will also be periodic in-person meetings held at the company's offices.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust, bespoke web applications using PHP, SQL, and Laravel (or similar MVC frameworks).
Work with spatial data to create innovative solutions for internal business applications.
Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to enhance and maintain our existing application portfolio while developing new bespoke solutions that support property planning and strategic development initiatives.
Refactor and modernise legacy codebases to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability.
Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and optimise workflows and processes.
Maintain thorough technical documentation for knowledge sharing and future reference.
Follow and advocate for coding best practices, clean code principles.
Work with REST APIs and integrate third-party services where necessary.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

A minimum of three years’ experience working with PHP in a commercial environment.
Strong proficiency in modern PHP with experience in MVC frameworks.
Proficient in SQL and database optimisation.
Experience working with frontend JavaScript frameworks and common web technologies.
Experience with Git and common version control workflows.
Strong understanding of RESTful API development and integration.

Desirable

Familiarity with spatial data and GIS technologies.
Experience with “TALL stack” Tailwind/Alpine/Livewire & Laravel.
Apache Web Server Management, Knowledge of configuring and maintaining Apache web servers and their extensions.
Experience with SharePoint and its REST API.
Adobe Creative Suite experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign.).

If you are technically minded and enthusiastic with a willingness to learn, and believe you’d be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply!

Why join Breedon?

Meaningful Challenging Work: Your contributions will directly support land planning, mineral resource management, and strategic property development, driving real-world impact.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside professionals from planning, geology, law, and land management, gaining insights into industries beyond typical technology enterprises.
Autonomy & Impact: We empower our development team to take ownership of projects, propose new ideas, and build solutions that directly impact the business.
Structured but Flexible Work Environment: This role offers a balance of stability and adaptability through a hybrid working model. On-site presence or travel to locations may be required.
As part of our team, you’ll have access to mentorship, training, and industry events to support your growth.

Applicants must have the existing legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Job benefits

Car Allowance
Company Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Aviva Pension scheme
Sharesave scheme
Life Assurance
Training & development opportunities
Employee assistance programme
Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Why join Breedon?

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