Summary: The PHP Developer role focuses on enhancing and maintaining business-critical applications using the Yii framework within a collaborative environment. The position is contract-based for six months, requiring a mix of on-site and remote work in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will possess strong PHP and Yii framework expertise, contributing to both existing systems and new feature development. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work on significant projects in the digital and technology sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP applications using the Yii framework
- Work on existing systems while contributing to new feature development
- Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Support debugging, optimisation, and performance improvements
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with PHP
- Proven hands-on experience using the Yii framework
- Experience working on complex, data-driven web applications
- Solid understanding of MySQL and backend development best practices
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with regular on-site collaboration
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
PHP Developer (Yii Framework) – Contract Location: Glasgow (1–2 days per week on-site) Rate: Up to 400 per day Contract: 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation within the digital and technology space, is looking for an experienced PHP Developer with strong Yii framework expertise to support a key programme of work. This contract offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and enhancement of business-critical applications in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment. What you’ll do Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP applications using the Yii framework Work on existing systems while contributing to new feature development Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code Support debugging, optimisation, and performance improvements You’ll work closely with a small, experienced development team to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business requirements. What we’re looking for Strong commercial experience with PHP Proven hands-on experience using the Yii framework Experience working on complex, data-driven web applications Solid understanding of MySQL and backend development best practices Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with regular on-site collaboration The ideal candidate will be proactive, delivery-focused, and confident working independently while contributing positively within a team environment. Why join? Outside IR35 contract Up to 400 per day Hybrid working (1–2 days per week in Glasgow) Opportunity to work on meaningful, business-critical systems
