PHP Developer

PHP Developer

Dublin / Hybrid / Daily Rate contract

About the Position

Join a senior-heavy, close-knit team of 6 engineers (split between Ireland and the US), 1 designer (Ireland), and 1 project manager (US). The team values collaboration and proactive learning, with a culture that is introverted but warm and supportive.

We are seeking a proactive and engaged Senior Software Engineer to join on a contract basis. Your experience will amplify the team’s capabilities and help deliver high-impact projects. You will work across multiple initiatives, interfacing directly with team leads and executives, with fast decision-making cycles ranging from hours to days.

Key Responsibilities

 Quickly onboard and integrate with the team using a detailed and flexible 30-60-90 day plan, including mentorship and shadowing opportunities.

 Deliver project work from development to production, while contributing to defining new initiatives.

 Collaborate closely across the Ireland and US teams, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing.

 Actively contribute to team discussions and problem-solving, sharing expertise to elevate collective output.

 Navigate high-visibility projects with direct reporting lines to group leads and executives.

The Person:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a collaborative, senior engineering environment.
• Strong ability to ask questions and learn new codebases efficiently.
• Comfortable working across time zones and with remote team members (US/UK experience preferred).
• Web development experience (PHP preferred; other web design/development experience acceptable).
• Ability to deliver quality work in short development cycles.

Desirable Skills:

• Financial services and/or security project experience.
• Prior experience launching web designs into production.
• Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers in a collaborative setting.

Remuneration Package

A strong rate is on offer.

Contact

Please contact Derek Smyth on 01 5927861 or email or simply click the apply button.

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