PHP Developer
Power the UK’s fastest-growing Q-commerce platform and build scalable PHP systems that help local stores thrive, reach millions of customers, and shape the future of on-demand retail.
About Us
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.
Our location
We are a UK company with colleagues across the country and offices in Dundee and Edinburgh. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday, remote role with occasional requirement to attend our offices.
About the team
The Engineering team builds and maintains the services that power Snappy Shopper. We are a cross-functional team working closely with Product, Growth and Support to deliver reliable, scalable systems that create value for retailers and shoppers. We prioritise code quality, pragmatic solutions and rapid iteration.
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 experience developing web applications in PHP (Laravel, Symfony or similar frameworks preferred)
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.
Applying
Please include a short cover note explaining why you are interested in the role and what you would bring to the team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment.
- Department
- Product and Engineering
- Role
- Backend Developer
- Locations
- Scotland, England, Wales
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
Wales
Benefits and perks
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Holidays
Your leave entitlement starts at 32 days and increases the longer you’re with us – we love to reward loyalty
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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
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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
Join a Growing, Impact-Driven Team
We’re a fast-growing scale-up with 130+ colleagues spread across the UK.
Some of our roles are based in our Dundee and Edinburgh offices, some are remote, while some other roles require colleagues to be on the road visiting retailers every day. But wherever you're based, you are enabled to operate at your best and to drive our growth ambitions.
What Does That Mean?
It means working in an environment where:
✅ Everything you do connects back to a bigger purpose—creating a world where technology levels the playing field allowing businesses and their local communities to thrive
✅ You’re empowered to be a ‘growth-hacker’—finding creative, innovative solutions to scale our impact
✅ Leaders lead with empathy—they genuinely care about people, not just numbers
✅ You can learn and grow fast—if you love a challenge and want to be closer to action, this is where you need to be!
✅ Collaboration is key—peer support and cross-team problem-solving are how we win
Your Voice Matters at Snappy
In our fast changing environment, we want you to shape how we grow:
💡 Have an idea? Attend weekly fire-side chat with the CEO or add an idea to our Snappy Suggestions tool—your input informs our priorities
🎤 Got a question? Ask it at our bi-monthly Basecamp (town hall) and get real answers
📚 Want to shape our culture? Join our Social Committee or one of the employee resource groups and help us build a learning mindset
📊 Want to improve Snappy? Complete our engagement survey—we listen and act
At Snappy, you’re not just another employee—you’re part of building something that matters
About Snappy Shopper
🚀 Be part of the future of Q-commerce.
🔗Visit our website or download the Snappy Shopper app and experience the convenience for yourself!
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