Job Description
About the role
We are looking for a PHP Developer to join our backend development team. You will work on core platform services, integrations with retail partners and internal tools that support store onboarding, merchandising and order processing. This is a hands-on role where you'll write, review and ship production code, contribute to architecture discussions, and help improve our CI/CD and testing practices.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Designing and implementing backend features and APIs in PHP
- Integrating third-party services and retail partner systems (APIs, webhooks, file feeds)
- Maintaining and improving existing codebase, including refactors and performance optimisation
- Writing automated tests and supporting CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable deployments
- Reviewing pull requests, providing constructive feedback and sharing best practices with the team
- Investigating incidents, debugging production issues and contributing to post‑incident reviews
- Collaborating with Product, Support and Operations to translate business needs into technical solutions
This is a varied, high-impact role for someone who enjoys building dependable systems, working in a collaborative environment and delivering customer-focused solutions.
To be successful in this role, you’ll be/have:
- Proven recent experience developing web applications in PHP (Laravel, Symfony or similar frameworks)
- Good understanding of RESTful APIs, authentication schemes and integration patterns
- Experience with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres) and query optimisation
- Familiarity with automated testing (unit, integration) and continuous delivery practices
- Comfort with Linux-based environments, Docker and basic DevOps concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to code quality and maintainability
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude
Who you are
- Community: You collaborate and share success with colleagues and partners.
- Be Snappy: You work at pace and adapt to changing priorities.
- Breaking Barriers: You find creative ways to solve problems and open new opportunities.
- Craic on: You enjoy working with a range of stakeholders and bring positive energy to the role.
What’s in it for you
Joining Snappy as a PHP Developer means working in a high-growth tech start-up where your work has visible, measurable impact. You’ll help shape backend systems used by retailers nationwide, develop your technical skills and work cross-functionally to scale the business. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, pension and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.
Benefits and perks
Holidays
Your leave entitlement starts at 32 days and increases the longer you’re with us – we love to reward loyalty
Birthday day off
Take any day off during the week of your birthday to celebrate the occasion
Paid sick leave
We know no-one plans on getting sick, but believe it’s important you can focus on resting and recuperating when you do
Paid company parental leave
To let you spend more time getting to know your new addition
Paid bereavement leave
To support you through some of life’s toughest times
Paid domestic violence leave
To support you through some of life's most difficult times
Cycle to work scheme
Save money, stay fit and help save the planet
Employee Assistance Programme
Confidential external support when facing challenges, whether personal or professional, for you and your family
Company pension scheme
To help you save for your future
Referral bonus
Help us grow by referring great talent to Snappy. If we hire them, we pay you £1000.
Performance-related reward
Depending on your role, you could be eligible for a performance-related bonus or share options
About Snappy Shopper
Snappy Shopper is the UK’s fastest‑growing quick commerce (Q‑commerce) platform powering rapid grocery delivery from local convenience stores. We enable independent retailers and major partners, including SPAR, Nisa, Premier, Co‑op and others, to digitally transform their business by offering same‑day and rapid delivery of food, drink and everyday essentials within as little as 30‑60 minutes. Customers on our platform typically spend significantly more online than in‑store, helping retailers grow revenue and deepen community engagement.
We’re more than a delivery app, we’re a technology partner for local high streets, providing tools for digital sales, marketing solutions, and integrations that help retailers compete with larger online players.
At Snappy Shopper, we’re committed to innovation, retail empowerment and community impact, helping stores thrive digitally, offering exceptional local convenience to customers, and shaping the future of on‑demand retail in the UK.
Applying
We like to keep our recruitment process practical and focused on the skills you'll use in the role. As a first step, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short offline technical test, designed to give us an insight into your PHP skills and approach to problem-solving.
Successful candidates will then progress to an interview with our Engineering team to explore your experience, technical approach and fit with the team in more detail.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.
