The Marcus Evans Group is a global Business Intelligence and Event Marketing company with 49 offices in 20+ countries. Headquartered in the UK, they are rated among the top 20 UK companies for work/life balance. The company delivers innovative high-level content and networking platforms that bring together key decision-makers globally.
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
Requirements
- 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
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
- Equal opportunity employer that values diversity