Web Developer (PHP)

Web Developer PHP

Job Purpose

Our prestigious client is seeking a skilled and motivated Web Developer using PHP to work on a system transition project within the client's central IT Services (ITS) team. The role centres on taking ownership of a long-standing legacy web system - a bespoke suite of PHP tools developed within the department. These tools interface with internal data sources to provide streamlined alternatives to central systems.

You'll stabilise and document the legacy platform, ensuring the day to day running of a large intranet and other web apps developed in PHP.

Title: Web Developer. PHP

Reports to: Head of Software Engineering.

Salary: £54,000 - £60,000 + generous pension, holiday and training.

Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract.

Location: Hybrid. 2 days a week in London office.

Start; Must be able to commence work on the 30/6/25

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the outgoing system owner to understand the legacy PHP 4-based architecture, workflows and data.
  
  
• Maintain and support the existing system during a transition period
  
  
• Document functionality, workflows and integration points for continuity and future development.
  
  
• Engage stakeholders to understand needs, usage and modernisation opportunities.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with governance, security and engineering best practices.
  
  
• Coordinate with core platforms and data services.
  
  
• Report regularly to senior ITS and faculty stakeholders.
  
  About you. Essential Skills/Experience
  
  
• Strong understanding of PHP, SQL and web architecture.
  
  
• Experience maintaining and evolving legacy PHP systems.
  
  
• Ability to reverse-engineer and document undocumented systems.
  
  
• Experience with IT service transition, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
  
  
• Knowledge of software development best practices.
  
  
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.
  
  Personal Attributes.
  
  Independent, proactive and self-directed. A strong collaborator able to engage technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable in a transitional environment where legacy and modern systems coexist.
  
  About the client.
  
  IT Services is a strategic, delivery-focused department supporting key professional operations. Committed to modernising the digital estate, they deliver scalable services aligned with software development and security best practice. This role is key in ensuring the smooth running of departmental legacy systems with centrally supported platforms, offering high autonomy, technical challenge and visibility across the institution.
  
  To apply, send your CV to Ryan at (url removed) with a supporting statement outlining your interest and relevant experience.
  
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