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Tech Recruiter - Building PHP teams across the UK
Location: Fully Remote (UK only)
The Company
We're working with a fast-growing Insurtech company that’s reshaping the insurance experience through smarter tech and streamlined platforms. With strong backing and a thriving user base, they’re now scaling their engineering team to build out the next generation of their platform.
The Role
We’re on the lookout for a PHP Developer who loves clean, scalable code and wants to focus on true object-oriented PHP, not frameworks. This is a backend-heavy role, ideal for someone who enjoys architecting systems from the ground up and wants a voice in technical decision-making.
You'll be working on greenfield development, building new features and improving usability, performance, and scalability across their core insurance platform.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Building robust, scalable backend services in pure OOPHP
* Developing and optimising APIs, integrations, and internal tooling
* Collaborating with a close-knit tech team on architecture and system design
* Writing clean, maintainable code with a focus on performance and readability
* Supporting ongoing enhancements and usability improvements
What You’ll Need
* Solid commercial experience with PHP, specifically object-oriented PHP without reliance on frameworks
* Strong understanding of LAMP stack development
* Appreciation for clean architecture, SOLID principles, and design patterns
* Experience working in a collaborative, agile environment
Nice to Have
* Insurance, Fintech, or other regulated industry experience
* Exposure to containerisation (Docker) or basic DevOps
* Experience working on B2B SaaS platforms
Why Join?
* You’ll be building meaningful products in an industry ripe for disruption
* Be part of a growing, well-funded company with a flat structure and lots of autonomy
* Flexible working (fully remote or hybrid – your choice)
* Generous holiday allowance, L&D budget, and more
Ready to build something that matters?
Apply now or reach out to Sam Allen at Digital Gurus for more info.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Media, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development
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