Senior Software Engineer, PHP

Summary

Join our team as a Senior PHP Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and technical solutions. Mentor junior developers and stay current with the latest technologies and trends.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in PHP, Laravel (5+ years), with experience in Inertia being an advantage
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns
• Expertise with RESTful APIs, including designing, integrating, and securing APIs for scalable web applications
• Proficient with database technologies including relational databases such as MySql and ORM frameworks such as Eloquent
• Experience with JavaScript front-end technologies such as Vue.js
• Proficiency with Git, for managing source code
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions, automated testing, deployment to AWS
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker
• Expertise in breaking down tasks and estimating development efforts

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel
• Ensuring the security of applications through best practices in coding and architecture
• Plan and estimate development efforts, breaking down tasks and setting realistic timelines
• Reporting to the Software Architect on estimation and timelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and technical solutions
• Being part of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from development through to deployment and post-launch support
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, optimizing application performance and scalability
• Perform code reviews, adhere to coding standards, and promote best practices in software engineering
• Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Our team is fully remote- everyone works from home
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
• 4% matched pension contributions
• Payroll Giving
• Private medical
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle Scheme
• Enhanced Sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and shared Paternity Leave pay
• Employee Assistance Program