PHP Developer - Laravel

Join our in-house Bury team as a Mid-Level PHP/Laravel Developer. Build critical systems with Vue 3, TypeScript and GraphQL, with real ownership and flexible hours., You'll develop, maintain and improve business-critical applications across our group of companies using: PHP 8.5 · Laravel 13 · Vue 3 · TypeScript · GraphQL · MySQL 8.4 · Docker · GitHub Actions CI/CD · Soketi/WebSockets · Microsoft Graph · Claude Code Your role will include:

• Building backend services and features using PHP and Laravel
• Developing SPAs using Vue 3 Composition API
• Working with TypeScript and GraphQL
• Writing feature tests using PHPUnit and TDD
• Working with MySQL and optimising application performance
• Working with Docker and GitHub Actions CI/CD
• Developing real-time functionality using Soketi/WebSockets
• Building integrations including Microsoft Graph
• Using Claude Code and agentic AI tools within the development workflow
• Supporting and improving live production systems
• Participating in regular code reviews and technical discussions
• We're looking for a Mid-Level PHP Developer with strong commercial experience in PHP, Laravel and Vue 3 to join our established in-house development team.
• Strong commercial experience with PHP 8+ and Laravel
• Commercial experience with Vue 3, Composition API and SPAs
• Strong MySQL experience
• Experience writing PHPUnit feature tests using TDD
• Experience with Docker
• Experience working with CI/CD
• Experience working within a collaborative development team with regular code reviews
• We're looking for someone who can get up to speed with our technical environment quickly, with the main learning curve being our business and systems.
• Commercial experience with TypeScript
• Experience developing or integrating GraphQL APIs
• Energy sector experience, particularly electricity and gas metering
• Experience writing and maintaining Docker images
• Experience writing GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows
• Experience with Pusher/Soketi WebSockets
• Experience using agentic AI development tools
• Some proficiency with C# / .NET, Previous experience in simular role essential

About Crown Oil

Crown Oil is a family-owned and run fuel supplier based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across our growing business, with a strong focus on development, progression and long-term careers. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and grow with us. Founded in 1947 Co-workers 300+ IT Development · Bury New Road - Bridge House