[Hiring] Junior PHP Developer @Blackfinch

Role Description

At Wenup and Lawdable (part of The Blackfinch Group), we're transforming how consumers and advisers access legal services through innovative technology, automation and AI-powered solutions. We are seeking a motivated Junior PHP Developer to join our growing technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer looking to build their skills within a fast-paced legal technology business. You will work closely with experienced developers, product specialists and stakeholders to develop, maintain and enhance our digital platforms.

You will contribute to customer-facing applications, internal systems and integrations that support legal document automation, case management and client experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain applications using PHP and associated frameworks.
• Support the ongoing development of customer-facing web applications and internal platforms.
• Work with senior developers to implement new product features and enhancements.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and adopt development best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Support API integrations with third-party platforms and services.
• Contribute to technical documentation and development standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations and Legal teams to understand business requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Assist with software testing and deployment activities.

Qualifications

• Up to 4 years commercial experience.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Understanding of Git version control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience with Laravel or Symfony.
• Exposure to RESTful API development and integrations.
• Understanding of MVC architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerisation.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Understanding of software security principles and secure coding practices.
• Exposure to AI-enabled applications and automation technologies.

Behaviours and Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Is curious and eager to learn.
• Takes ownership of their work and development.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Is passionate about technology and innovation.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
• Maintains high standards of quality and professionalism.

Benefits

• Exposure to modern legal technology and AI-driven products.
• Mentoring from experienced software engineers.
• Opportunity to work on products used by consumers, advisers and legal professionals.
• Structured career development with opportunities to progress into a Software Developer role.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Access to ongoing technical training and professional development.

Company Description

Lawdable and Wenup are UK-based legal technology platforms acquired by the Blackfinch Group to provide AI assisted legal planning support.

• Lawdable: Designed for Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) to help their clients integrate legal services—such as wills, trusts, and wealth transfer—into financial workflows while keeping legal responsibility with SRA-regulated lawyers.
• Wenup: The direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform focusing on pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements, utilising an online questionnaire, AI drafting, and independent legal advice from separate solicitors.