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Scrumconnect Limited

Senior PHP Developer

Scrumconnect Limited · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · £55K–£65K/yr

Software Development · 201-500 employees

19 h ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Visa sponsorship United Kingdom
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About the role

Develop and maintain WordPress-based websites and digital platforms for the public sector. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure sites are secure, accessible, and meet WCAG standards.

What they look for

PHP WordPress HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Node.js WCAG Accessibility Custom Theme Development Plugin Development CI/CD AWS Agile Methodology GOV.UK Design System Semantic Markup API Integration Public Sector Digital Services

Requirements

Requires strong commercial experience in PHP and WordPress development, including custom themes and plugins. Candidates should be proficient in HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JavaScript with a focus on accessibility.

Benefits

Visa Sponsorship Flexible Working Arrangements Reasonable Adjustments for Disabilities

Full description

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom | £55,000 £65,000

Permanent

Remote Working: Hybrid/Some Remote Working

Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates

Category: Public Sector

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK Government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery and building digital services that make a real difference. Our multidisciplinary teams work at the forefront of digital transformation, helping organisations deliver secure, accessible and scalable services across the public sector.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Web/CMS Developer to join our growing delivery team in Leeds.

This role is focused on developing, maintaining and enhancing content-driven websites and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on WordPress development, modern web technologies and accessibility.

Working within agile, multidisciplinary teams, you'll collaborate with designers, content specialists, delivery managers and technical stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality websites that meet the needs of public sector users.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and enhance WordPress websites and CMS-driven digital platforms.
  • Build and customise WordPress themes and plugins using PHP.
  • Develop responsive, accessible and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Support website maintenance, patching, upgrades and security improvements.
  • Deliver campaign websites and content publishing solutions.
  • Ensure websites meet WCAG accessibility standards and performance best practices.
  • Collaborate with UX designers, content designers and delivery teams throughout the project life cycle.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve website issues across development, testing and production environments.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
  • Support CI/CD processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & ExperienceCore Technical Skills

  • Strong commercial experience developing and maintaining WordPress websites.
  • Excellent PHP development skills, including custom themes and plugin development.
  • Strong HTML5 and CSS3 knowledge with a focus on semantic markup and accessibility.
  • Solid JavaScript experience (Vanilla JavaScript).
  • Exposure to Node.js for integrations or supporting services.
  • Experience delivering content-driven or campaign websites.
  • Experience working with CMS platforms within public sector or content publishing environments.
  • Understanding of website security, maintenance and patch management.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience developing or consuming Node.js APIs.
  • Knowledge of the GOV.UK Design System.
  • Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards.
  • Exposure to AWS hosting environments.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
  • Previous experience delivering digital services for UK Government or public sector organisations.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary agile teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
  • Attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Please note: We welcome applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to eligibility and UK immigration requirements.