PHP Developer

PHP Developer

Hybrid – 2 days a week on-site (more remote working after probation)

Brighton

£45k to £60k (dependent on experience)

An exciting software solutions company situated in Brighton is looking for a talented PHP Developer. You will be responsible for modernising, enhancing, and developing their existing Legacy system whilst providing daily technical support to the operation.

Responsibilities:

Application Support:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and performance of their software solutions.
2. Investigate and troubleshoot reported service incidents promptly.
3. Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance.

Development and Enhancement:

1. Develop new features and functionalities based on business requirements.
2. Work closely with their management team to gather and understand user requirements.
3. Enhance the Front End and Back End components of their existing product suite.

System Change Requests:

1. Evaluate and prioritize system change requests.
2. Design and implement appropriate solutions for system change requests.
3. Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance of system changes.

Code Reviews and Documentation:

1. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and documentation guidelines.
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation related to system architecture, codebase, and development processes.
3. Collaborate with their team to continuously improve coding practices, development workflows, and overall software quality.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a PHP Developer, ideally within a commercial environment.
• Solid knowledge of PHP and web development frameworks (eg, Laravel, Symfony).
• Proficient understanding of Front End technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with version control systems (eg, Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyse complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Continuous learning mindset, staying up to date with industry trends and advancements in PHP development and related technologies.

Desirable:

• Golang
• Docker
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies (GCP)
• Experience with GitHub

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Flexible working
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Participation in Company contributory pension scheme

For a full consultation on this role please send your CV to Arc IT Recruitment.