WordPress developer

Senior PHP Developer (Visa Sponsorship Available) – Scrumconnect Consulting | Leeds, UK

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Job Overview

Company: Scrumconnect Consulting
Job Title: Senior PHP Developer (Senior Web/CMS Developer)
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per year
Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Hybrid / Some Remote Working
Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible Skilled Worker Visa candidates
Industry: Government & Public Sector

About the Role

Scrumconnect Consulting is recruiting an experienced Senior PHP Developer to build, maintain and improve WordPress-based digital services used across UK Government departments.

You’ll work within agile multidisciplinary teams alongside designers, content specialists and delivery managers to create secure, accessible and high-performing websites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress websites.
• Build custom WordPress themes and plugins using PHP.
• Create responsive interfaces with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Maintain website security, updates and performance.
• Develop content-driven websites and publishing platforms.
• Ensure WCAG accessibility compliance.
• Troubleshoot issues across development and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews and engineering best practices.
• Support CI/CD deployment processes.

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial web development experience.
• Strong PHP development skills.
• Extensive WordPress development experience.
• Experience building custom themes and plugins.
• HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript expertise.
• Website maintenance and security experience.
• Experience working within Agile teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

• Node.js
• AWS
• GOV.UK Design System
• WCAG accessibility standards
• CI/CD pipelines
• UK Government digital services experience

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000–£65,000 per year.
• Permanent employment.
• Hybrid working.
• Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship available (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunity to work on major UK Government digital transformation projects.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

Visa Sponsorship

Scrumconnect Consulting welcomes applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, subject to UK immigration eligibility requirements.

Job Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)