Experienced PHP Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise PHP-based web applications and APIs in accordance with project specifications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to implement responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, and Bootstrap.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs, including RESTful and SOAP web services, ensuring seamless data exchange.
• Design and implement database schemas using MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, or SQLite; perform complex queries and optimise database performance.
• Utilise version control systems such as Git and GitHub for code management; participate in code reviews and continuous integration processes with Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Employ containerisation tools like Docker for development environments; configure deployment pipelines with Ansible or similar tools.
• Write unit tests to ensure code quality; perform debugging and troubleshooting across different environments including Linux and Windows servers.
• Contribute to system architecture planning by applying principles of OOP, Laravel MVC frameworks, and DevOps practices.
• Implement front-end features with AJAX, jQuery, TypeScript, SCSS/SASS for responsive web design; optimise SEO strategies for better visibility.
• Maintain documentation through wireframing and UX best practices; participate in SDLC phases from planning to deployment.

Technologies

• AJAX
• AWS
• Angular
• Ansible
• Azure
• Bootstrap
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• CSS
• DevOps
• Django
• Docker
• Git
• GitHub
• GraphQL
• HTML5
• JavaScript
• Jenkins
• Laravel
• Linux
• Mobile
• MongoDB
• MVC
• MySQL
• NoSQL
• OOP
• PHP
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• React
• React Native
• SASS
• SCSS
• SOAP
• SQL
• SQLite
• Symfony
• Tomcat
• TypeScript
• Vue
• Web
• Windows
• jQuery
• UX UI Design

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PHP Developer or similar role with a strong portfolio of business system internal web applications.
• Hands‑on knowledge of frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and Django (Python).
• Familiarity with front‑end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including jQuery), React.js, Angular, Vue.js, or similar libraries.
• Experience working with relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server; knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB is advantageous.
• Proficiency using version control systems (Git/GitHub) and CI/CD tools like Circle CI.
• Understanding of system architecture principles including RESTful APIs and Web services (SOAP/GraphQL).
• Knowledge of server environments such as Tomcat or Linux‑based hosting platforms; experience deploying applications on AWS or Azure cloud platforms is desirable.
• Ability to write clean code following best practices in software development including unit testing and SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills combined with the ability to work independently or within a team environment.

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment with benefits including a company pension, gym membership, on‑site parking, and the flexibility to work from home.

Location

Hybrid remote in Frome BA11 4FN

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