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 formodernising, 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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.