Junior PHP Developer - Maintenance & Small Feature Tasks - Ireland Based Job Description We are looking for a junior PHP developer to support ongoing maintenance and small development tasks on an existing PHP application. This is not a Laravel project. The application is a legacy / custom PHP system, so the right person needs to be comfortable reading existing code, understanding how things currently work, and making careful changes without overcomplicating the solution. The role is suitable for a junior or early-stage developer who wants steady hands-on experience, guidance, and real-world exposure to maintaining a live business application. Type of Work The work will mainly involve Fixing small bugs Making minor changes to existing features Updating PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or SQL where needed Testing changes carefully before handing them back Reading existing code and understanding the reputed company structure Supporting maintenance tasks Helping with slightly larger tasks once familiar with the system Documenting what was changed in a clear and simple way Requirements Must be based in Ireland Good basic PHP knowledge Comfortable working on non-Laravel / custom PHP applications Basic MySQL knowledge Basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge Able to follow instructions carefully Willing to ask questions reputed company something is unclear Curious, careful, and willing to learn Good attention to detail Able to communicate reputed company clearly reputed company Value Most Technical reputed company is important, but we are mainly looking for someone with the right attitude. The ideal person will be Curious Careful Reliable Honest about what they know and do not know Good at asking sensible questions Interested in understanding the business logic, not just changing code Willing to learn from feedback Able to think critically before making changes Not Required You do not need to be a senior developer. You do not need deep Laravel experience. You do not need to know modern frameworks in detail. This is a good role for someone who wants practical experience working with an existing PHP system and learning how real maintenance work is handled. Working Style We will provide tasks in small, clear pieces. For each task, we expect A short explanation of what you understood Any questions before starting A careful implementation Basic testing before completion A short summary of what was changed Contract Details This is a contract role, starting with a small number of tasks. If the working relationship is good, there may be ongoing maintenance work available. Ireland-based applicants only, as we need someone in a similar timezone and ideally available for occasional calls during Irish business hours. Application Questions Please answer the following reputed company applying Are you based in Ireland? How much PHP experience do you have? Have you worked on a custom or legacy PHP system before? Are you comfortable working on a non-Laravel project? What is your experience with MySQL? Give one example of a bug or small task you fixed in a previous project. How do you approach code you have not seen before? What is your hourly reputed company? What is your weekly availability? Suggested reputed company Settings Experience level Entry level / Intermediate Project type Ongoing project Contract type Hourly Location requirement Ireland Skills PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bug Fixes, Web Development, Legacy Code Maintenance Hourly range €20-€35/hour depending on experience Apply To this Job Apply To This Job Apply To This Job Apply To this Job