PHP / Laravel Developer – Custom Projects in Culture
At **ticketmatic** , we don't just sell ticketing software, we build **tailor-made digital solutions for leading cultural organisations across Europe** . More info about us: ticketmatic.com**.**
We're looking for a **medior to senior PHP/Laravel developer** who enjoys combining **strong technical skills with creative problem-solving and customer collaboration**.
This is **not** a pure execution role.
You'll help think through problems, explore possibilities, and turn ideas into robust, high-impact solutions.
**Important note:**
Because this role involves regular in-person collaboration with both colleagues and customers,
**we can only consider candidates who are currently based in Belgium**.
**What you'll be doing**
As part of the **ticketmatic Studio** , you'll work directly on custom projects for cultural organisations such as: **Ancienne Belgique, Flagey, De Roma, Koninklijk Theater Carré, Theater Rotterdam**.
You will:
* Design and build **custom PHP/Laravel plugins** on top of the ticketmatic platform
* Create **new ticketing flows, data integrations and add-ons** that significantly improve how organisations operate
* Analyse customer needs and translate them into **technical concepts and solutions**
* Collaborate directly with customers, from short alignment calls to hands-on brainstorms
* Take **full ownership** of your projects: from analysis to delivery
**Typical split:**
≈ 70% development · 20% analysis \& thinking · 10% communication
**What makes this role different**
* **Real impact** -- Your work directly powers the day-to-day operations of major cultural organisations
* **Deep customisation** -- Our plug-in architecture allows you to go far beyond configuration and truly build client-specific solutions
* **Product × agency hybrid** -- The stability of a product company with the variety and creativity of agency work
* **Innovation as a differentiator** -- Our Studio projects will be a main driver for our further European expansion
**This role is for you if you...**
* Have **solid experience with PHP and Laravel** (medior or senior level)
* Enjoy thinking beyond "the product" and **co-creating solutions with customers**
* Are comfortable working autonomously and taking responsibility
* Like variety and context-switching between different projects
* Are fluent in **English and Dutch**
Nice to have (but not required):
* Experience with Livewire
* Docker / Kubernetes
**This role is *not* for you if you...**
* Prefer only executing predefined tasks
* Want zero customer interaction
* Need constant direction or tightly scoped work
**Practical details**
* **Leuven (Belgium)** -- hybrid setup, minimum **3 days/week in the office**
* Team of \~25 people
* Scale-up environment with **real growth opportunities** as our Studio expands across Europe