PHP Developer

Full-stack PHP Engineer

Reference: BH-322p

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 5 days per week

Salary: £55,00 - £60,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid, x2 days in the London or Manchester office

About the Company:

Our client is a successful accommodation services company, allowing not only agencies but also private landlords and accommodation operators to list on their platform. This ensures access to a wide range of housing options while giving these groups equal opportunities to compete for tenants. They offer a comprehensive property management software solution designed to streamline all aspects of property management—from contract signing and rent collection to referencing and deposit protection.

Role overview:

• In this role, you’ll need to ensure best practices are followed, resulting in high-quality, maintainable code. You’ll collaborate with design and product teams to build new features, enhance app functionality, and define the technical roadmap.
• Your work will involve developing web applications using PHP, Symfony, Doctrine ORM, REST APIs, and React, while working with customer-facing teams to create consistent user flows and reduce operational queries.
• You’ll test code for accuracy and performance, provide post-launch support, and write clean, scalable code. Additionally, you'll need to prioritise security, privacy, and up-time, regularly showcasing progress and foster team improvement.

About you:

• Passionate about writing clean, maintainable, and high-quality code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• A team player who collaborates well with design, product, and customer-facing teams.
• Able to balance user experience considerations with security and performance needs.
• Comfortable with a full development lifecycle, from planning to post-launch support.
• Committed to delivering enjoyable, user-friendly software that works across various devices and environments.

Essential Experience:

• Proficient in PHP and Symfony components.
• Experience with REST APIs and front-end frameworks like React/NextJS.
• Strong understanding of ORMs.
• Ability to develop robust, full-stack web applications.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and methodologies.

Desirable Experience

• Proficient in Git, with experience managing workflows, writing clear commit messages, and collaborating on pull requests.
• Familiarity with back-end database-driven applications and how they integrate with RESTful APIs.
• Experience designing and developing B2B applications.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Good understanding of web design, including CSS and frameworks such as Tailwind or Bootstrap, along with tools like SASS/LESS.
• Experienced with Doctrine ORM

Benefits:

• Company pension contributions, with increased contributions after 3 years.
• Flexible work-from-home options (up to 3 days per week).
• 24 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), increasing to 26 days after 3 years, with the potential to reach 30 days.
• Option to work abroad for up to 2 weeks per year after 1 year of service.
• Private UK GP access, annual eye test contributions, and flu jab coverage.
• 24/7 counselling service plus 6 private therapy sessions.
• Up to £650 per year for individual learning after 1.5 years.
• Employee discounts on over 3,000 exclusive offers.
• Monthly team lunches and quarterly company socials.
• £360 desk and chair expense policy for remote working.