Software Developer – Full Stack (LaravelPHP)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

LGH is a global leader in the hire of lifting equipment with operations across the UK Europe the USA and Australia. For over 50 years weve earned the trust of major industries through our unwavering commitment to safety reliability and technical excellence. From complex infrastructure projects to everyday lifting needs our equipment and expertise support customers worldwide.

As a forward-thinking business we continue to invest significantly in our systems technology and most importantly our people. Weve fostered a collaborative and supportive environment where talented individuals can thrive innovate and make a genuine impact.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Are you a collaborative team player with strong communication skills Are you passionate about clean code and solving real-world business problems Do you want to contribute to a growing people-focused organisation with a global footprint

Were seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Developer to join our in-house development team. Youll play a key role in building maintaining and improving core systems that power our global operations. A particular focus of the role will be helping us modernise and streamline our application stack.

OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES

This is a full-stack development role focused on delivering modern web applications using Laravel and PHP. Youll work closely with UK and US-based teams developing core systems that drive our operations. From architecting new solutions to improving performance youll play a critical role in shaping our tech direction.

Youll collaborate on business-critical systems building new features improving existing systems and ensuring the security performance and maintainability of our applications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Development

• Design and develop scalable maintainable web applications using PHP (v8) and Laravel (v812)

• Architect application features and champion best practices

• Build interactive UIs using Livewire and Tailwind CSS

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs; integrate with external services

• Handle queue systems and background processes (Redis queues)

• Design caching strategies for performance optimisation

• Write and maintain unit feature and integration tests

Code Quality

• Manage Git repositories and ensure clean version control practices

• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions DeployHQ)

• Maintain clear documentation and promote coding standards

System Architecture & Performance

• Design database schemas manage migrations and optimise complex queries

• Ensure scalability availability and security across systems

• Monitor performance using logs and monitoring tools

• Work with infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain systems

Project Delivery & Communication

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Participate in sprint planning retrospectives and backlog grooming

• Communicate effectively across departments and time zones

• Document architecture APIs and deployment procedures

• Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Core Technical Skills

• 3 years of commercial development experience

• Strong PHP (7.38.4) knowledge and modern OOP best practices

• Laravel (v812) expertise including Eloquent service providers etc.

• Livewire (v2/v3) with for reactive front-end functionality

• Tailwind CSS (v3/v4) for modern responsive UI development

Tooling & Workflow

• Git and GitHub workflows (branching pull requests code reviews)

• Experience with CI/CD and deployment automation

• MySQL query optimisation indexing and database migrations

• Understanding of Linux servers web server configuration (Nginx/Apache)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal)

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Familiar with Agile methodologies and asynchronous collaboration

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with other PHP frameworks (Symfony CodeIgniter)

• Docker and containerisation tools (Docker Compose Kubernetes)

• Cloud platforms (AWS GCP Azure)

• Familiarity with testing frameworks (PHPUnit Pest Cypress)

WORKING PATTERN:

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 38 hours per week between 8am 5pm

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 25 days Annual Leave (1 per year capped at 30)

• Pension scheme

• Free lifting gear hire

• Quarterly incentive programme

• Training & development support

• Length of service recognition

• H.I.R.E Fit wellbeing scheme

• Optional team trips including company-organised ski trips and social events

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Home-based

Important Information:

• We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

• Only applicants with an existing legal right to work in the EU will be considered. Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship or support visa applications at this time.