Ipswich, Suffolk£60,000 – £60,000 / yearPermanentPosted 1 months ago
Job Description
MotorDesk
Ipswich, East Anglia
£60,000
Permanent
MotorDesk is an all-in-one ecosystem for the automotive industry, combining stock management, invoicing, website development, social media automation, and over 100 third-party integrations into a single seamless platform.
Were looking for a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join our team and play a leading role in shaping the future of the MotorDesk platform. As part of our development team, youll drive the expansion of our platforms functionality, ensure scalability, and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Youll work across a broad range of projects - from architecting full-stack solutions and leading system integrations to optimising performance and guiding best practices in clean, efficient code development.
What youll do
Lead the design, development, and enhancement of features across the MotorDesk platform
Architect and deliver scalable, full-stack solutions spanning front-end and back-end technologies
Build, refine, and maintain complex website modules, integrations, and core functionality
Work extensively with PHP, SQL, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks to deliver high-quality applications
Optimise performance, usability, and system reliability across the platform
Mentor junior developers, contribute to code reviews, and champion development standards and best practices Youre the perfect fit if you
Have 5+ years experience in PHP development (with strong exposure to large, complex codebases)
Design and build scalable, maintainable PHP applications both with and without frameworks
Are confident across the full stack, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, SQL, and AWS/cloud environments
Have hands-on experience with version control (Git), and modern development workflows
Understand software architecture principles and can contribute to system design and technical decision-making
Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and are comfortable mentoring junior developers
Take ownership of your work, thrive in solving complex problems, and balance speed with code quality
Are detail-oriented, highly organised, and self-motivated with the ability to lead projects from concept to completion Bonus skills & experience...
Passion for cars, motorbikes, or motorsport
Experience in web design, web development, or software documentation
Knowledge of the automotive or car sales industry Why Join MotorDesk?
Be part of an exciting, fast-growing SaaS platform tackling real-world challenges in the automotive industry
Work as part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an immediate impact
Gain hands-on experience in building a scalable, innovative product that is rapidly evolving and expanding
Develop your skills across technology, customer success, and SaaS operations, while shaping the product and the business as we grow The workplace is located on the first & second floor with stair access only. We welcome applications from all candidates and will explore reasonable adjustments to support accessibility. If you require adjustments during the interview process and the workplace, please let us know in order for us to accommodate you suitably. Stats for this job Salary comparison: This job National average IT Jobs average Eastern England average Salaries The number of jobs in each salary range for all: Receive