Our client is a forward-thinking consultancy that helps businesses - from start-ups to industry giants - solve real-world challenges through human-centred solutions. As they enter a major phase of digital transformation, they are looking for a disciplined IT Developer to join their team. This role is pivotal in maintaining current infrastructure stability while architecting the next generation of business systems.
System Development: Manage the full software lifecycle, translating business requirements into scalable, high-quality code.
Operational Integrity: Proactively maintain and troubleshoot existing systems, managing both production and test environments to ensure reliable service.
Best Practices: Uphold high technical standards through rigorous documentation and industry-aligned development processes.
Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders and end-users to provide technical insights and oversee the deployment of system changes.
Environment Management: Oversee server environments and manage system deployments.
Experience: At least two years of commercial software development experience with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Core Tech Stack: Comprehensive knowledge of PHP and MySQL, with proven experience in MVC architecture and the Laravel framework.
Frontend/Tools: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Blade templates, alongside version control experience (GitHub/BitBucket).
Infrastructure: Familiarity with Linux/Ubuntu environments and configuring Apache web servers.
Mindset: A self-starter who works well independently or within a team and enjoys communicating directly with system users.
Preferred Extras: Experience with Livewire, Docker, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or the Zend framework is highly desirable.
Flexibility: Predominantly home-based work with options for full or part-time hours.
Generous Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + your birthday off, plus a buy/sell holiday scheme.
Benefits: Life insurance, private medical insurance, and high street discounts.
Family Support: Enhanced family-friendly leave.
Growth: Fantastic learning and development support, including opportunities to gain professional qualifications.
Note: As many of our client's partners operate in the education sector, this position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by the employer).
Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.
Consultant: Dennis Bambury
Phone number: 07483 451198
Email: dennis.bambury@pineapple-recruitment.co.uk
Location Any Region, United Kingdom
Salary £50000 - £60000 Per Annum
Job Reference REF2703
Posted on Posted on 17 February 2026
Category IT