Lead PHP / Laravel Developer

Lead PHP Laravel Developer – Devon / Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)
Location: Devon (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum

About the Role
Our client, a growing technology-driven business based in Devon, is seeking an experienced Lead PHP Laravel Developer to take a senior leadership role within their development team.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you’ll guide a team of talented developers, oversee end-to-end project delivery, and play a pivotal part in defining the company’s technical roadmap. This is a key role for someone who enjoys a balance of hands-on coding, technical strategy, and team leadership within a collaborative, innovative environment.

The Tech Stack

• Core languages: PHP (Laravel), JavaScript,

• Frameworks & tools: Laravel, RESTful APIs, modern testing and CI/CD practices

• Core systems: NetSuite (ERP), Shopify (e-commerce), Peoplevox (warehouse management)

• You’ll ensure the technology stack remains robust, secure, and future-ready, while helping to evaluate new tools and practices as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example, writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code

• Mentor and coach developers, fostering growth and technical excellence

• Scope, plan, and review development projects to ensure quality and timely delivery

• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer on technical architecture and long-term strategy

• Work with stakeholders to design solutions that improve business processes

• Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Strong hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel frameworks

• Proven ability to lead or mentor a development team

• Solid understanding of API design and system integration

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Strategic thinker with a practical, problem-solving mindset

• Bonus: Experience with Agile delivery, DevOps, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

• £60,000 – £70,000 salary, depending on experience

• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Devon, 2 days remote

• Opportunity to shape technical direction within a forward-thinking business

• Supportive, collaborative culture with strong focus on learning and improvement

If you would like to apply for this role and can work onsite in Devon 3 days a week, please send over your updated CV.