PHP Developer

About The Company

Bowerford Associates is a reputable recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. With a strong focus on technology and digital transformation, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and transparency has established us as a trusted partner for both employers and job seekers. We operate with a deep understanding of market trends and an extensive network of industry contacts, enabling us to identify and attract top-tier talent for critical roles in the digital landscape.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to join our client's dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead technical initiatives within a large-scale digital transformation project aimed at revolutionizing their ecommerce and omnichannel customer experience. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company's digital platforms, ensuring the delivery of scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions. This position provides flexible working arrangements, including options for remote work, hybrid, or office-based work near South Devon, catering to diverse working preferences.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise and proven leadership experience. Essential qualifications include hands-on experience with PHP, JavaScript, React, HTML, and MySQL. A strong background in software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system development is required. Candidates should have a track record of leading development teams, delivering high-quality code, and implementing best practices in software engineering. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams are vital. Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to define technical strategies, system architecture, and project roadmaps.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.
• Design, develop, and deliver clean, scalable, and maintainable code for both front-end and back-end systems, adhering to best practices.
• Implement and promote engineering best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and scalability challenges proactively.
• Champion Agile methodologies, facilitating iterative development cycles, stand-ups, and collaborative planning sessions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance technical capabilities and solutions.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages complemented by performance-based incentives.
• Personalized training programs, certifications, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Participation in the company pension scheme and long service awards.
• Enhanced leave entitlements, including holiday allowances and additional leave for long service.
• Employee discounts, rewards, and benefits tailored to support work-life balance.
• Cycle to work scheme promoting health and sustainability.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options to suit individual preferences.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where innovation and ideas are valued.
• 30 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with options for additional time off.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bowerford Associates and our clients provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. We believe that diversity enriches our work environment and drives innovation, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates who meet the essential criteria for this role.