Full Stack Developer

Vantage Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic e-commerce firm in the East Midlands is seeking a talented Mid-Level Full Stack Developer with a strong PHP background. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, collaborating within a team to deliver robust solutions in an Agile environment. Ideal candidates should have solid PHP and MySQL skills, and the ability to work effectively with modern frameworks and version control tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years' commercial development experience in a full-stack or back-end PHP role.
• Evidence of working on production-grade systems.
• Demonstrated experience of working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate user-facing elements.
• Write clean, efficient, and secure code.

Skills

Strong PHP development skills

Proficient in MySQL database design and queries

Solid understanding of MVC frameworks

Competent in using Composer

Skilled in front-end technologies

Experience using Git

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are a fast-growing business in the digital consumer ecommerce sector, listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and we are always looking for innovative and committed people to join our expanding team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Full Stack Developer with a strong PHP background to join our dynamic development team. You will be working on a variety of projects, contributing to the design, development, testing, and deployment of web applications and APIs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop robust, scalable solutions in a collaborative, Agile-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Build and maintain applications following MVC architecture principles
• Collaborate with other developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Write clean, efficient, and secure code following best practices
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
• Utilise version control tools such as Git to manage and track changes
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications
• Engage in team and department ceremonies, including planning and retrospectives
• Maintain clear technical documentation

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong PHP development skills
• Proficient in MySQL database design and queries
• Solid understanding of MVC frameworks (e.g., Laminas, Symfony, Laravel)
• Competent in using Composer for PHP dependency management
• Skilled in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Bootstrap
• Good understanding of front-end concepts, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience using Git for version control
• Ability to write secure, maintainable, and efficient code
• Strong problem-solving skills with an attention to detail
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with C# or .NET
• Familiarity with AWS services
• Experience working with Jira and Confluence
• GitHub workflows and pull request management
• Experience of React
• Secure programming techniques and awareness of OWASP best practices
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2-4 years' commercial development experience in a full-stack or back-end PHP role
• Evidence of working on production-grade systems, preferably in an eCommerce environment
• Demonstrated experience of working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team