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PHP Developer - Leeds - £435p/d Inside IR35

PHP Developer - Leeds - £435p/d Inside IR35

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Leeds, United kingdom

Full Time

14-11-2025

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Skills

Communication C# PHP SQL PostgreSQL Docker Architecture Linux Windows Autonomy AWS .NET

Job Specifications

Software Engineer (Delphi/PHP Migration)
Location: Remote (monthly on-site workshop in Leeds)
Contract: Until 31 March 2026
Rate: Up to £435/day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: BPSS
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity
A long-term transformation programme is underway to modernise a Legacy application estate. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Delphi knowledge to support the migration of a Windows-based PHP/Delphi system into a modern AWS environment.
This role suits someone who is confident working with Legacy codebases, understanding system dependencies, and advising on modern replacement or rewrite options.

The Project
You will help transition a Legacy PHP/Delphi application running on MS SQL and Windows Servers into a cloud-based, Linux-ready architecture.
Key components include:

Migrating the existing MS SQL database to PostgreSQL
Removing Windows dependencies and moving services to Linux
Assessing and understanding Delphi components and redesigning/re-writing where required (potentially in C#/.NET)
Supporting minimal Delphi UI work if needed
Ensuring the new environment is scalable, stable, and cloud-optimised Key Skills & Experience Required Essential
Strong commercial experience with Delphi
Experience analysing and modernising Legacy applications
Ability to understand dependencies and propose modern alternatives
Excellent communication and collaboration skills Nice to Have
Experience with Lazarus IDE
Knowledge of WebSockets or REST APIs within Delphi
PHP experience
AWS/Docker exposure
Experience with C# or .NET (for potential rewrites) Why This Role?
You'll play a key part in a significant application modernisation programme running through to March 2026. The role provides autonomy, long-term stability, and interesting technical challenges focused on cloud migration and legacy-to-modern reengineering.

How to Apply
If you're interested, please get in touch to discuss the role further.

About the Company

Exalto Consulting provide people centric consulting, coaching and targeted recruitment services to customers the technology sector. Our goal is to help our clients solve technology and people problems via our network. We help our customers source, build and retain high performing technology and data teams. We believe in treating people in the best possible way at all times, whether it’s candidates, customers or employees – creating long term sustainable partnerships. In a world where services are becoming more commodit... Know more