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Ainsworth and Parkinson Limited (A&P) is a fast-growing, fully integrated marketing agency specialising in Brand, Creative, Digital, and Film. Established over 30 years ago and based in Preston, A&P partners with a broad range of blue-chip clients. We are proud of our exceptionally high retention rates for both clients and staff, and we offer a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are valued. With a passionate, motivated team, A&P is a place where careers thrive, and meaningful work is delivered every day.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled PHP Back End Developer to join our dynamic Digital Team. In this role, you will work on a variety of exciting projects for well-known brands, taking a proactive role in building and maintaining high-quality websites and applications. This is a great opportunity to contribute your expertise in a creative agency setting, collaborate with a talented digital team, and share your skills across a range of client-focused projects.
You will be responsible for managing and delivering backend development work, with a focus on best practices, scalability, and efficiency. You’ll play a key role in translating project requirements into reliable, maintainable code, while collaborating with both backend and frontend developers.
Responsibilities
- Perform all technical aspects of backend web development
- Write clean, well-structured PHP and MySQL code
- Develop responsive, mobile-first websites
- Collaborate with frontend developers for seamless integration
- Maintain knowledge of coding best practices and modern techniques
- Attend client meetings and communicate technical insights confidently
- Proactively solve problems and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Contribute to a positive team environment
Essentials:
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a backend developer
- Proven expertise in PHP and MySQL
- Experience building responsive, mobile-first websites
- Solid understanding of JavaScript and jQuery
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Experience working closely with frontend developers
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and work as part of a team
- Comfortable in client-facing discussions
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science
- Familiarity with .NET (Visual Studio, C#) and Umbraco
- Understanding of UX/UI principles
- App development experience (iOS and Android)
- Knowledge of SEO, form tracking, and A/B testing techniques
- Experience using version control tools such as SVN
- Competitive salary (£30,000 – £35,000 gross per annum)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options: office-based, remote, or hybrid
- Supportive, fun, and rewarding work environment
- Career growth and cross-disciplinary project experience
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)
Ainsworth and Parkinson Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.