Software Engineer

Software Engineer

PHP & Symfony | Hybrid (Leeds) | £35k-£45k

An innovative tech company is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join their growing team. If you’re passionate about building modern web applications and enjoy working with the latest technology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

You’ll be involved in the full development lifecycle, from designing and building scalable applications to integrating APIs and optimising performance. Working with a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to exciting projects that make an impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Symfony
• Work with frontend technologies including Twig and TailwindCSS
• Optimise assets and performance using Webpack
• Develop and maintain third-party API integrations
• Manage database queries and migrations in PostgreSQL
• Collaborate using Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket)
• Write high-quality, well-documented code
• Contribute to code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience with PHP and Symfony frameworks
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and TailwindCSS
• Knowledge of Webpack for optimising frontend assets
• Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON structures
• Experience with PostgreSQL, including writing queries and migrations
• Comfortable using Git for version control
• A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn

Bonus Skills

• Experience with search technologies such as Meilisearch
• Understanding of payment integrations (e.g., Stripe)
• Knowledge of AI-driven API integrations
• Familiarity with containerisation tools like Docker (training provided)
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments

What’s in It for You?

• Be part of a fast-growing company working on cutting-edge technology
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the Leeds office
• Career development and learning opportunities
• 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary