Engineering Systems Development Specialist

SE Trains; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave

Free rail travel across our networks

Job summary

Southern in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior full-stack developer to turn complex business requirements into scalable software solutions. The role focuses on building engineering systems and delivering high-quality applications using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Laravel within a LAMP stack.

You will work across Agile environments, translate business problems into technical specifications, and partner with engineering stakeholders to improve automation, data quality, and system

Qualifications

• Senior full-stack developer with solid experience and a track record of turning complex requirements into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Capture and translate non-technical business requirements into clear technical specifications and development plans.
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Skills

Full-stack development

PHP

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Laravel

MVC

REST

SOAP

Web

LAMP

Tools

Laravel

MVC

MySQL

REST

SOAP

PHP

Job description

Salary: £59,000 - 99,000 per year

Requirements:

• Senior full-stack developer with solid experience in software development and a strong track record of turning complex requirements into scalable solutions.
• Ability to translate business problems into technical solutions with strong analytical skills.
• Curious and improvement-minded, with awareness of emerging tools, technologies, and smarter ways of working.
• Strong skills in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Significant experience in PHP, MVC frameworks, MySQL, and REST/SOAP-based web services; Laravel is a plus.
• Experience with full stack LAMP software is essential.
• Experience in one or more Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage competing demands, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet end user needs.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and translate non-technical business requirements into clear technical specifications and development plans.
• Design, develop, and deliver engineering software systems and enhancements.
• Comply with software development standards, quality assurance, and release processes for assigned systems.
• Recommend and deliver system and architecture decisions that support scalability and resilience.
• Manage development tools, source control, and technical documentation.
• Act as a key interface between Engineering stakeholders, system users, and technical teams.
• Support the Engineering Systems Manager with system improvements, innovation, and roadmap development.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, data use, and system performance.
• Ensure technical compatibility of existing and proposed software and hardware solutions.
• Support and make business cases for systems improvement and implementation.

Technologies:

• CSS
• Hardware
• Support
• JavaScript
• Laravel
• MVC
• MySQL
• Network
• PHP
• REST
• SOAP
• Web

More:

We are Southern, one of Britains busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations. This Engineering Systems Development Specialist role is based from various Engineering Depots across our Southern network and is focused on improving engineering software systems, efficiency, data quality, and operational performance. We offer a final salary pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and free rail travel across our networks. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment and building a team that represents the communities we serve.

last updated 36 week of 2026