Senior Web Developer

The successful candidate will be likely to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in working with PHP code. The ideal developer will be passionate about coding business systems and/or websites whilst solving challenges and delivering great results for clients. You will play a strategic and operational role overseeing all technical aspects of the agency’s services, platforms, and infrastructure. Your goal will be to align technology with business goals, drive innovation, and ensure smooth delivery of digital solutions for clients.

Key Skills:

Technical Expertise

• Must have an understanding and ability to write code without being reliant on frameworks and libraries – in depth knowledge of PHP, MYSQL
• Knowledge of Symfony desirable
• Experience in setting up payment processors e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Sage, WorldPay
• Experience of working with 3rd party integrations, being able to write custom integrations if required
• Awareness of SEO and the importance of semantic HTML elements
• Knowledge of Marketing/Analytics tools - Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager – setting tracking events, conversions etc.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects at any one time, across different industries.
• Business Acumen: Ability to Price and understand ROI. Ability to communicate directly with all clients.

Core Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and implement the agency’s tech vision and roadmap.
• Ensure agency systems are secure, scalable, and up-to-date.
• Identify emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation) to keep the agency competitive.
• Ensure alignment of technology with client needs and agency offerings (e.g., web development, CRM, analytics).

Project Oversight & Delivery

• Code and oversee development and deployment of websites, platforms, and marketing tools.
• Collaborate with the rest of the team to ensure technical feasibility and timely execution.
• Set technical standards, code practices, and workflows.
• Act as an escalation point for complex or mission-critical technical challenges.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in client pitches involving digital or technical solutions.
• Explain technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure client deliverables are technically sound, cost-effective, and future proof.

This role is a critical position that has the ability to really define the next 5 years of this long-standing agency and create a fantastic career progression for the right person.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Pension
• Career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Cash health plan after 12 months
• Free onsite parking
• Generous annual leave
• Informal dress

Call us today on 01302 822 228 to discuss this PHP Senior Developer/ Head of Digital position in Doncaster.