ByteHire
PHP Developer
ByteHireUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology, Engineering

Job Role: Mid-Senior PHP Developer

Reference: BH-363p

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 5 days per week (option to work a 4 day week pro-rata)

Salary: £55,000 per annum (50k base + 5k bonus)

Location: Fully Remote (UK only)


About the Company:

Our client is an ambitious software business with a remote team of 14 Developers across the UK. Trusted by major public and private sector organisations, their flagship product manages over 1 million employee health records, aiding in employee protection and support for those with health conditions in the workplace.


Role overview:

Our client seeks an enthusiastic PHP Developer to join their team. You'll collaborate with a team of 10 developers, maintaining and enhancing the core system used by numerous blue-chip clients. Your responsibilities include problem-solving, PHP development, task ownership, client interaction, and code maintenance. You'll also contribute to scoping, planning, and implementing new system features, along with client support.


Responsibilities

  • PHP application development
  • Problem-solving
  • Full ownership of key tasks and liaison with internal project managers and clients
  • Maintaining existing code
  • Scoping, planning, and delivering new system functionality
  • Client support
  • Essential Experience:

    • OOPHP V5.6 to current, writing well-structured code adhering to PSR standards
    • MySQL (including MyISAM and InnoDB storage engines), writing well-structured, normalised, and efficient database schemas
    • JavaScript (Native and jQuery)
    • MVC Framework knowledge, ideally with Laravel
    • Linux OS server environment understanding, Debian/Ubuntu preferable
    • Good knowledge of GIT
    • Building and consuming APIs
    • PHP automation testing
    • Fast learner with strong problem-solving ability
    • Organised with good time management skills
    • Friendly with excellent communication skills


    Desirable Experience

    • AWS experience
    • Vue experience is advantageous
    • Docker containers knowledge
    • Terraform experience would be beneficial
    • CSS frameworks such as Tailwind


    Benefits:

    • Company bonus: 10% of all bespoke development projects billed to clients is shared among the development team (estimated at £5,000 per developer)
    • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
    • Employer pension contribution
    • £1,000 personal development/training budget
    • All expenses paid team meet-ups
    • Work laptop provided

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