Senior PHP Backend Developer (Part-time)

The Marcus Evans Group, founded in 1983, is a global Business Intelligence and Event Marketing company, with 49 offices in 20+ countries. Headquartered in the UK, we are rated among the top 20 UK companies for work/life balance. Our Summits, Conferences, and Online Events brands deliver innovative high-level content and networking platforms that bring together key decision-makers globally. We cater to C-level executives from 98% of existing Fortune 1000 companies and are world leaders in sectors including healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, investments, energy, and packaging.

We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer for a part-time engagement supporting backend projects aligned with our UK and Germany operations. The role focuses primarily on PHP backend development, with opportunities to contribute to Python (FastAPI)-based modernization initiatives. This role is ideal for senior professionals with strong PHP expertise who prefer flexible working hours while still contributing to impactful backend modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions in PHP.
• Support legacy systems while contributing to modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across the UK, Germany, and India.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and release planning.
• Assist in developing APIs and integrations with Python-based services.
• Optimize performance, ensure data security, and maintain documentation.
• Work part-time with flexible hours aligned to UK time zones.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in backend development using PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks).
• Strong understanding of OOP, MVC design patterns, and REST API architecture.
• Experience with MySQL / PostgreSQL databases.
• Basic familiarity with Python and willingness to work with FastAPI.
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows.
• Strong proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and spoken form.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage part-time deliverables effectively.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Prior experience working with distributed or remote teams preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly or part-time compensation structure.
• Flexible working hours aligned with UK/Germany time zones.
• Collaborative and International work across Europe and Asia.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.