PHP Developer

Razorblue Group Ltd; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Developer to join their innovative team. Responsibilities include software development, system support, and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. The role offers hybrid working and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday + public holidays + option to purchase 10 more

Your birthday off

Referral bonus of £2000

Enhanced family leave benefits and baby bonus

Fully funded training and certifications

Charity volunteering days

Discounted broadband

Private health insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Practical experience with PHP and MySQL (MariaDB).
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test internal applications.
• Maintain and support our business management system.
• Gather requirements and deliver software solutions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

PHP

MySQL

Linux

Docker

Git

Bootstrap

JavaScript

SCSS

Job description

razorblue role:

We are looking for a Developer to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Software Development: Design, develop, and test internal applications.
2. System Support: Maintain and support our business management system.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Gather requirements and deliver software solutions.
4. Technology Innovation: Implement new technologies to streamline processes.
5. Tool Development: Create tools to reduce errors and enhance user experience.
6. System Integration: Develop software to integrate with back-end systems.
7. Pipeline Maintenance: Improve and maintain our development pipeline.
8. Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and debug issues promptly.

Our ideal candidate should have a broad knowledge of various technologies and the ability to troubleshoot and deliver high-quality solutions that satisfy our clients. Customer service skills and effective communication are essential, as your friendly, tech-savvy approach will be highly valued.

razorblue requirements:

While we recognize it's rare to find someone who meets all criteria, we value eagerness to learn and grow through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your personal growth mindset, we encourage you to apply.

• Relevant degree or equivalent (desirable)
• Full UK driving license (desirable)
• Practical experience with PHP and MySQL (MariaDB), demonstrating proficiency
• Strong relationship-building skills (internal/external)
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to analyze complex problems and find solutions
• Experience with Linux/Docker is a plus
• Experience building RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of front-end technologies like Bootstrap, JavaScript, SCSS
• Understanding of version control tools like Git

We emphasize continuous learning and development, investing in our people to elevate their skills beyond initial qualifications.

razorblue offers:

A challenging yet rewarding environment for driven, passionate, and collaborative individuals eager to innovate. We support specialization and growth within the tech sector, with numerous opportunities for promotion and development, as evidenced by 34 promotions in 2022.

Our hybrid working model fosters natural learning and team collaboration, balancing office presence with flexibility.

Benefits include:

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days holiday + public holidays + option to purchase 10 more
• Your birthday off
• Referral bonus of £2000
• Enhanced family leave benefits and baby bonus
• Fully funded training and certifications
• Charity volunteering days
• Discounted broadband, life insurance, private health insurance, team social fund, Cycle to Work scheme, tech gear, and EV scheme

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us for any reasonable adjustments needed during your application or interview.

Note for agencies/recruiters: Please apply directly via our website. We do not accept unsolicited CVs to streamline our hiring process. Thank you for understanding.