Web Developer

Php-Jobs; Sandown; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a competent Web Developer for a 6-month position focused on PHP, WordPress, and Laravel. Responsibilities include developing bespoke themes and applications, ensuring code security and maintainability, and collaborating with designers. The position offers competitive pay between £26,000 and £35,000 per year, alongside extensive holiday and benefits. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical skills, particularly in PHP and WordPress, and have at least two years of web development experience. The role is primarily remote but may require occasional presence at the headquarters in the Isle of Wight.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay

36 days holiday

Pension contributions

Profit share bonus scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Team events and outings

Casual dress

Flexitime

Free parking

Referral programme

Work from home

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with PHP.
• Advanced WordPress development, including custom themes and plugins.
• Solid experience working with Laravel.
• Understanding of MySQL / relational databases.
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows.
• 2 years of web development experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Work authorisation in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bespoke WordPress themes and plugins.
• Build and support Laravel-based applications.
• Write clean, secure, and maintainable PHP code.
• Collaborate with designers for pixel-accurate implementations.
• Optimise performance, security, and scalability.
• Debug, maintain, and extend existing websites and applications.
• Contribute to code reviews and technical standards.

Skills

PHP

WordPress

Laravel

MySQL

Git

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Web Developer (6 Month Fixed Term) - PHP, WordPress, Laravel

About Brightbulb

Brightbulb is a creative agency based in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, specializing in blending design, technology, and human insight to deliver thoughtful, high-quality websites, applications, and digital experiences for ambitious UK brands. We prioritize clean code, strong collaboration, and building elegant, practical solutions.

The Role

We are seeking a highly competent, full-time Web Developer for a 6-month fixed term. This is a hands-on, full-stack position where you will collaborate closely with designers and project managers to deliver bespoke web solutions. Primary technologies include PHP, WordPress, and Laravel. You will contribute to technical decisions across projects, working across backend architecture, databases, and polished, responsive front-end builds. This role is mostly remote but requires some visits to the Isle of Wight HQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bespoke WordPress themes and plugins.
• Build and support Laravel-based applications.
• Write clean, secure, and maintainable PHP code.
• Collaborate closely with designers to achieve pixel-accurate implementations.
• Optimise performance, security, and scalability across all projects.
• Debug, maintain, and extend existing websites and applications.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical standards, and best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with PHP.
• Advanced WordPress development, including:
  • Custom theme builds
  • Custom plugin development
  • ACF and bespoke content architectures
• Solid experience working with Laravel.
• Strong understanding of MySQL / relational databases.
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Required experience: Web development: 2 years.
• Required language: English.
• Required work authorisation: United Kingdom.

Bonus / Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with React.
• Working knowledge of Tailwind CSS.
• Shopify theme development and customisation.
• App development experience (web apps, mobile apps, or PWAs).
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.
• Agency experience or working across multiple client projects.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive pay (£26,000.00-£35,000.00 per year) based on experience, impact, and fit.
• 36 days holiday (28 days plus bank holidays in England).
• Pension contributions.
• Profit share bonus scheme.
• Cycle2work scheme.
• Varied and interesting client work.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to help shape technical direction and processes.
• Team events and outings, including bi-weekly team coffee mornings.
• Benefits include: Casual dress, Company events, Company pension, Flexitime, Free parking, Referral programme, Work from home.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and portfolio / GitHub profile to [e-mail].

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time. Work Location: Remote.