Junior PHP Developer

ITSS Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing eCommerce company in Kent is looking for a motivated Junior PHP Developer. You will contribute to web applications' design and maintenance, collaborate with teams and troubleshoot issues. The ideal candidate has experience with CakePHP and MySQL, along with strong communication skills. Immediate applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and practical experience with the CakePHP framework (or equivalent).
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Hands-on experience with databases, particularly MySQL.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications.
• Collaborate with the team to analyse requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing applications.
• Implement new features and functionality based on project specifications.

Skills

CakePHP framework

Clean coding

MySQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Git

Communication skills

Desire to learn

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior PHP Developer to join one of the UK's fastest growing ecommerce brands with the head office in Snodland, Kent. This company are a real success story with exceptional growth over the past few years.

This exciting company are looking for junior PHP Developers who are looking to progress their career. They employ over 100 people and the growth isn't stopping now!

Responsibilities

• They are seeking talented PHP Developers to join their growing development team. You will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of their web applications that are critical to the operation and success of the business.
• Collaborate with the team to analyse requirements and design efficient and scalable solutions using PHP.
• Develop and maintain web applications using the CakePHP framework.
• Write clean, well-structured, and well-documented code to ensure the maintainability of the software.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing applications to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Implement new features and functionality based on project specifications and user requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and receive constructive feedback.

Skills & experience

• Strong understanding and practical experience with the CakePHP framework (or equivalent i.e. Laravel)
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following coding standards and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with databases, particularly MySQL.
• Solid understanding of web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment.
• A strong desire to learn and stay updated with the latest advancements in PHP development

About the role and how to apply

You will be an enthusiastic PHP Developer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing products. The successful Software Developer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the PHP Developer positions or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.