Backend Developer

London
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Job Title: Backend Developer - PHP, Laravel

Industry: Hospitality

Working Set-Up: Remote Contract - Please note candidates must be UK based

Day rate: £400-£500 Inside IR35

Interview process: 1 stage video

Duration: 6 months - Start date ASAP

The Role

Leo Technology have partnered with a hospitality provider who are responsible for some of the UKs best adult attractions, including Flight Club. Due to an ongoing data-centric project, they're looking for an experienced PHP / Laravel Backend Developer to join them for a 6 month initial contract (with potential for extension) to help build and optimize the data infrastructure behind their business intelligence and analytics platforms.

In this role, you'll be responsible for working with the Lead Developer to design scalable data models, developing backend services that feed BI tools, and ensuring data is clean / consistent / readily available for reporting and analysis.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS CONTRACT IS INSIDE IR35.

The Person

A minimum of 4 years experience as a Backend Developer working heavily with PHP and Laravel
Exposure to working in data environments / on data-centric projects
Experience with My SQL Development
Understanding of ETL best practices

Important Notice

Both Leo Technology and the companies we partner with are incredibly passionate about building environments where people from all backgrounds and walks of life are embraced. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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