PHP Developer

Php-Jobs; Dundee, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech start-up is looking for a PHP Developer to join their backend development team. This role involves designing and implementing backend features, integrating services, and maintaining the codebase. Candidates should have proven experience in PHP, an understanding of RESTful APIs, and be familiar with databases. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development. Join a collaborative team shaping innovative solutions for retailers across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing web applications, especially in PHP.
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns.
• Experience with MySQL or Postgres, especially in terms of query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing backend features and APIs using PHP.
• Integrating third-party services and retail partner systems.
• Maintaining and improving the existing codebase.

Skills

Web application development in PHP

Understanding of RESTful APIs

Experience with relational databases

Automated testing experience

Familiarity with Linux environments

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

Docker

Job description

About Snappy Shopper

Snappy Shopper is the UK’s fastest-growing quick commerce (Q-commerce) platform, specializing in rapid grocery delivery from local convenience stores. We empower independent retailers and major partners, including SPAR, Nisa, Premier, Co-op, and others, to digitally transform their operations by offering same-day and rapid delivery of food, drink, and everyday essentials, often within 30–60 minutes.

Customers using our platform typically spend significantly more online than in-store, driving revenue growth and deepening community engagement for retailers. We function as a technology partner for local high streets, providing tools for digital sales, marketing solutions, and integrations that enable retailers to compete effectively with larger online players.

We are committed to innovation, retail empowerment, and community impact, helping stores thrive digitally, offering exceptional local convenience, and shaping the future of on-demand retail in the UK.

Our Location & Work Environment

We are a UK company with colleagues nationwide and offices located in Dundee and Edinburgh. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday, remote role, requiring occasional attendance at our offices.

About the Engineering Team

The Engineering team is responsible for building and maintaining the services that power Snappy Shopper. We operate as a cross-functional unit, collaborating closely with Product, Growth, and Support teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems that generate value for both retailers and shoppers. We prioritize code quality, pragmatic solutions, and rapid iteration.

About the PHP Developer Role

We are seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join our backend development team. This high-impact, hands-on role involves working on core platform services, integrations with retail partners, and internal tools supporting store onboarding, merchandising, and order processing. You will write, review, and ship production code, contribute to architecture discussions, and help enhance our CI/CD and testing practices.

This is a varied role ideal for someone who enjoys building dependable systems, collaborating effectively, and delivering customer-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities (Day-to-Day)

• Designing and implementing backend features and APIs using PHP.
• Integrating third-party services and retail partner systems (APIs, webhooks, file feeds).
• Maintaining and improving the existing codebase, including refactors and performance optimisation.
• Writing automated tests and supporting CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable deployments.
• Reviewing pull requests, providing constructive feedback, and sharing best practices.
• Investigating incidents, debugging production issues, and contributing to post-incident reviews.
• Collaborating with Product, Support, and Operations to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience developing web applications in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks preferred).
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs, authentication schemes, and integration patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres) and query optimisation.
• Familiarity with automated testing (unit, integration) and continuous delivery practices.
• Comfort with Linux-based environments, Docker, and basic DevOps concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to code quality, and maintainability.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Who You Are (Snappy Shopper Values)

• Community: You collaborate and share success with colleagues and partners.
• Be Snappy: You work at pace and adapt to changing priorities.
• Breaking Barriers: You find creative ways to solve problems and open new opportunities.
• Craic on: You enjoy working with a range of stakeholders and bring positive energy to the role.

What We Offer

Joining Snappy as a PHP Developer means working in a high-growth tech start-up where your contributions have visible, measurable impact. You will help shape backend systems used by retailers nationwide, develop your technical skills, and work cross-functionally to scale the business. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, pension, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Applying

Please include a short cover note explaining your interest in the role and what you would bring to the team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment.