Senior PHP Developer (R&D) – Doncaster (Hybrid Remote)

Salary: £45,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong experience in PHP/Laravel development
• Creative problem-solving and programming skills
• Interest in emerging technologies and AI enablement
• Experience with software optimisation and performance tuning
• Experience with AI/Python would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Join our Innovations Team working on proof of concepts and AI enablement
• Build proof of concepts and the resulting project work
• Work across the business to identify opportunities to implement new technology that optimises operations and delivery
• Collaborate with colleagues from multiple disciplines, including data analytics and operations
• Develop primarily in our PHP/Laravel/Vue stack
• Explore emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions beyond our core stack

Technologies

• AI
• Laravel
• PHP
• Python
• Vue
• Ada

More

We are a market leader in the insurance sector, known for pushing the boundaries with the technology we work on. We offer a relaxed environment where people can work on forward-thinking technology solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Doncaster, with our development team typically in the office three days per week and a slightly heavier in-office presence due to stakeholder engagement needs. Candidates should be within commutable distance of Doncaster and willing to travel in as needed. The role offers a £60k salary, along with an on-site gym and bonus scheme.

last updated 30 week of 2026