PHP Developer

RCRTR; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Engineer to support their expanding development team. The role involves creating client-side solutions, writing server-side web logic, and developing back-end components. The ideal candidate has strong skills in PHP, jQuery, and database management with an emphasis on eCommerce solutions. The position offers a hybrid work model, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression within an excellent work environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Career progression

Excellent work environment

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a Web Developer role.
• Experience in browser testing and debugging.
• Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement client-side solutions.
• Write server-side web application logic.
• Develop back-end components and integrate with third-party services.
• Collaborate with team members to improve usability.
• Troubleshoot application and code issues.

Skills

PHP

JQuery

HTML

Less/CSS/Flexbox

Apache

MySQL/MariaDB

Linux

Git

Zend Framework/Laminas

MVC

Job description

Overview

Permanent role (Hybrid - 3 days a week). Our client is rapidly expanding and looking for a Senior Engineer to join their development team. They offer an excellent work environment and culture as well as generous benefits and career progression.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Engineer in this fast-paced environment, you will create and implement client-side solutions and have a product mindset.
• As an engineer, you will be responsible for writing server-side web application logic. You will be developing back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the Web Designer by integrating their work with the application.

Experience

• Using PHP to produce user-friendly HTML web solutions.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.

Collaboration

• Collaboration with other members of the team to improve usability on existing and new projects.
• Ensuring high-quality and efficient/optimized source code to maximize response times, and a slick user experience.
• Liaising with clients where necessary.

Existing projects

• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

Key Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of both development processes, as well as a strong technical background.
• Experience in the following technologies
• PHP
• JQuery
• HTML
• Less/CSS/Flexbox
• Apache
• MySQL/MariaDB
• Linux (maintaining local website distributions)
• Git
• Zend Framework/Laminas
• MVC

Essential skills

• Proven work experience in a Web Developer role
• Experience in browser testing and debugging (e.g. Chrome Console)
• Agile ways of working
• Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems
• Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services