Junior/Mid Software Developer

Inspirec is part of the Goaco Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 146,896 - 220,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive culture

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Job summary

A managed IT services provider located in Dubai is seeking a Junior/Mid Software Developer. The ideal candidate should have foundational knowledge of PHP, React, and Git, plus basic experience with CMS like WordPress, Umbraco, or Drupal. This role offers a competitive salary, clear career progression, and a supportive culture emphasizing work-life balance and personal development.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of PHP (functions, arrays, form handling).
• Hands-on experience with WordPress, Umbraco, or Drupal (installation, content editing, theming).
• Understanding of Git version control and workflows.
• Awareness of DevOps fundamentals (CI/CD pipelines).
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining websites and applications using PHP and React.
• Collaborate with team members using Git workflows.
• Participate in code reviews to improve development processes.
• Support CMS content updates and theme/template adjustments.
• Debug and troubleshoot front-end and back-end issues.

Skills

PHP

React

Git

DevOps

CMS (WordPress, Umbraco, Drupal)

Tools

WordPress

Umbraco

Drupal

Job description

Our client is a managed IT services provider with a strong emphasis on security, reliability, and user satisfaction. They work with organizations across industries, including financial services, deploying technical experts who integrate seamlessly within client environments. Their mission is to ensure IT operations run smoothly so clients can focus on what they do best.

ROLE OBJECTIVE

We are looking for a Junior/Mid Software Developer foundational understanding of PHP, React, Git, and/or DevOps, along with basic experience working with popular content management systems such as WordPress, Umbraco, and/or Drupal. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their technical skills and gain hands‑on experience in full‑stack web development and CMS integration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and maintenance of websites and applications using PHP, React, and CMS platforms like WordPress, Umbraco, and Drupal – working alongside senior team members.
• Collaborate with team members through Git and Git‑based workflows (branching, pull requests, merge conflicts).
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.
• Support CMS content updates, plugin/module configuration, and theme/template adjustments.
• Debug and troubleshoot front‑end and back‑end issues.
• Write clean, well‑documented code and maintain project documentation.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Basic understanding of PHP (functions, arrays, form handling, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience (ideal, or be eager to learn) with WordPress, Umbraco, or Drupal (installation, content editing, basic theming/configuration).
• Understanding of Git version control and workflows.
• Awareness of DevOps fundamentals (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, version control, build tools).
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in solving problems.

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with REST APIs and AJAX.
• Understanding of Docker or other container tools.
• Knowledge of hosting environments and deployment processes.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communicator with strong organisational and follow‑through skills.
• Able to collaborate cross‑functionally and manage multiple workstreams.
• Proactive and confident in working autonomously as well as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance‑based incentives.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for career development and progression within the company.
• Training & Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, friendly, and ambitious team that values work‑life balance and personal growth.
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.