PHP Developer

The Citation Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance PHP applications using the Symfony framework. The successful candidate will also modernize legacy codebases and build RESTful APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in software engineering, experience with modern PHP practices, and be comfortable working with legacy systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Access to 25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems at scale.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency leveraging AI assistants to accelerate development.
• Comfortable working with both modern frameworks and legacy codebases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable PHP applications using Symfony framework.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to power seamless screening experiences.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical excellence.

Skills

Software engineering

RESTful APIs

Modern PHP practices

Cloud services

Software architecture

Automated testing

Tools

Symfony framework

GitHub Copilot

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable PHP applications using Symfony framework
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases with strategic refactoring approaches
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to power seamless screening experiences
• Apply Domain-Driven Design principles to solve complex business challenges
• Collaborate cross-functionally with React developers, software architects, and product teams
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical excellence

Your Expertise

• Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems at scale
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Exposure to cloud services and modern deployment practices
• Proficiency leveraging AI assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate development
• Exposure to Symfony framework and understanding of modern PHP practices
• Comfortable working with both modern frameworks and legacy codebases
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Knowledge of automated testing and quality assurance practices
• Understanding of secure coding practices
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams

Why iHasco?

• Continuous learning and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• Access to 25 days holiday + birthday off
• Healthcare and gym membership discounts
• Opportunity to purchase extra leave
• Pension contributions

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