Entry-level PHP Developer

hackajob; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level PHP Developer to build, test, and maintain web applications. You will be responsible for writing clean PHP code, designing database structures, and collaborating with senior developers to meet project needs. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in the software development field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in PHP and MySQL technologies is essential.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks like Laravel, CodeIgniter, or CakePHP is advantageous.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required for front-end development.
• Experience with version control tools like Git is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment is required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable PHP code for web applications.
• Design and develop database schema and SQL queries using MySQL.
• Test and debug PHP applications for functionality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Stay current with web development trends and technologies.

Skills

Proficient in PHP

Proficient in MySQL

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to learn new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Laravel

CodeIgniter

CakePHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Overview

An entry-level PHP Developer role focused on building, testing, and maintaining web applications using PHP and MySQL. The position involves coding clean and maintainable solutions, designing database structures, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with senior developers and stakeholders to meet client needs. Staying current with emerging web technologies is also a key part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-designed, and maintainable PHP code for new and existing web applications
• Design and develop database schema and SQL queries using MySQL
• Test and debug PHP applications to ensure proper and efficient functionality
• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical solutions
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in web development

Qualifications / About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient in PHP and MySQL technologies
• Familiarity with web development frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, or CakePHP
• Understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with version control tools such as Git
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level developer who is looking to gain valuable experience in the software development industry. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about software development, please apply today.