2-3 days per week onsite in Manchester

About the Client 

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation? We’re working with an innovative technology consultancy that specialises in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions to help organisations optimise their operations. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a talented PHP Software Engineer to join their team and play a key role in shaping impactful technology solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and want to be part of a company that values innovation and problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

How you’ll spend your day 

• Developing and maintaining web applications focused on logistics visibility and tracking within international supply chains. 
• Working on a mix of legacy systems (60%) and greenfield projects (6-18 months). 
• Leading the refactoring of legacy code while ensuring applications run on the latest versions of Laravel. 
• Supporting major client onboardings, including migrating large retailers onto the platform. 
• Implementing automation testing strategies, particularly for PHP Unit. 
• Contributing to software architecture decisions with a back-end focus. 
• Collaborating with teams to ensure seamless integration of jQuery and JavaScript where needed.

What you’ll bring to this role 

• Strong back-end development experience, ideally with Laravel. 
• Experience working with both legacy systems and greenfield projects. 
• Proficiency in automation QA, particularly with PHP Unit. 
• Ability to lead and improve QA processes within a development team. 
• Knowledge of software architecture principles and best practices. 
• Experience with front-end technologies like jQuery and JavaScript. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex logistics and supply chain solutions. 
• A proactive approach to modernising applications and improving development workflows. 

Perks & Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Fantastic career progression opportunities 
• Paid online training courses 
• Workplace pension contributions 
• Free on-site parking 
• Subsidised staff canteen 
• Monthly lottery scheme (jackpot up to £1500) 
• Recognition programs (Star and Team of the Month) 
• Fun and inclusive charity events throughout the year 
• Friendly office dog

What happens next? 

One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you’ve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.  

Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.  

The interview process for this client consists of: 

• Stage 1 – 30minute MS Teams Competency Interview 
• Stage 2 – 1hour MS Teams Technical Interview 
• Stage 3 – Coffee Chat with Senior Manager 

Equal Opportunities 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace. 

Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process.  

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to brad.jones@biometrictalent.com.