Developer

FORT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FORT is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong web applications background to join our team in Manchester. You will lead the development and optimization of PHP-based applications, focusing on performance and best practices in a collaborative, agile environment.

You will mentor juniors, own projects from concept to deployment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and translate stakeholder requirements into technical specs.

Qualifications

• Senior-level web development experience with scalable PHP applications.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, particularly MySQL.
• Proficient with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
• Experience with Magento is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of web applications.
• Own projects from concept through deployment, guiding technical direction.
• Contribute to architecture discussions to improve scalability and infrastructure.
• Mentor junior developers to grow technical capability and productivity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and development environments.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

Git

Magento

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong web applications background to join their team. Known for their commitment to technical excellence, our client has created an agile and collaborative environment where team members can influence decisions and shape architecture. You’ll be part of a small, skilled development team with a chance to make a significant impact on projects and help drive the business forward.

The What?

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll lead the development and optimization of web applications, primarily using PHP, with a focus on best practices and high performance. This role involves:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Taking ownership of specific projects, guiding the technical direction, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality code.
• Contributing to architecture discussions, sharing insights on scaling and improving the infrastructure.
• Mentoring junior developers to foster growth and productivity across the team.
• Working closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in both production and development environments.
• PHP (experience with Magento is a plus but not required)
• MySQL or similar relational databases
• Git for version control

HYBRID WORKING:

Flexible hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of occasional office visits based on project needs.

The Why? (Top 3 Reasons to Join)

• Make a tangible impact in a highly collaborative, agile environment.
• Work closely with stakeholders and take ownership of projects from concept to deployment.
• Be part of a team that values technical excellence and invests in personal growth and team productivity.