PHP and SQL Developer - PHP5, OOP, ZEND, MVC

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and talented PHP Developer to join our Development Team.

Working in a collaborative environment, this role involves:

• Interpreting requirement briefs and specifications.
• Designing and developing warehousing and CRM systems and underlying databases using HTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS and JavaScript.
• Carrying out system testing and documentation.
• Liaising with internal customers and delivering training sessions.

You will have a comprehensive understanding of PHP and MVC frameworks and be able to develop and maintain systems based on a bespoke design and customised architecture. You will be able to advise internal customers on the best way to implement requirements and take advantage or extend upon of existing Zend modules and/or built-in functionality.

Essential to your success as a PHP Developer you will possess the following:

• A high level of PHP, Zend (or similar frameworks such as Symphony) and MySQL experience.
• Excellent knowledge of OOP.
• Knowledge of MVC.

Desirable elements:

• A working knowledge of the Zend framework.
• Understanding of HTML 5 and CSS3.
• Understanding of code repositories such as GIT or SVN.
• Understanding of Unit Testing.
• Strong JavaScript/AJAX knowledge.

Professional Experience

This is a role for a talented and ambitious developer who thrives on the pursuit of operational excellence and has a track record of delivering productivity, efficiency and quality improvement.

We are specifically looking for:

• Graduate calibre, ideally with an ICT or related degree.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in web development, preferably in a fast paced retail or e-commerce type organization.
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of multi-disciplined delivery teams.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to agreed specifications.
• High level analytical, verbal and written presentation skills.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual, who is driven and thrives in an autonomous, empowering environment. He or she will be a self-starter who specifically possesses:

• Customer Focus - understands the needs of the internal and external customer and keeping them in mind when taking actions or making decisions.
• Ownership - demonstrates full ownership by checking progress against targets, reporting as necessary and taking corrective action to resolve exceptions.
• Teamwork - encouraging teamwork within the team and assisting those around to achieve their own key objectives. Listens to, respects and acknowledges the views of others.
• Delivery - takes responsibility to overcome obstacles in order to achieve the required results and recovery of poor performance.
• Innovation & Creativity - takes an innovative approach to problem-solving and devising inventive and creative solutions to improve performance (generates fresh ideas). Is not afraid to challenge the 'status quo’.
• Communicating & Influencing - influences and persuades others to take a specific course of action. Give and receive information effectively, present balanced ideas and receive views in a positive and constructive manner.
• Self-confidence - self-confident and able to resolve practical problems as they arise.

Salary is upto £30,000 per annum depending on experience.