PHP Developer

Razorblue Group; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Thornaby-on-Tees is seeking a Developer to join their innovative team. The role involves software development, system support, and stakeholder collaboration, aiming to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for growth and continuous learning. The company promotes a hybrid work environment and offers numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and training opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

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

Your birthday off

£2000 Referral Bonus

Enhanced family leave benefits and Baby bonus

Fully funded training and certifications

Charity volunteering days

Discounted broadband

Life and private health insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Practical experience with PHP and MySQL required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills essential.
• Experience with Linux/Docker and building RESTful APIs is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Tech Savviness

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

PHP

MySQL

Linux

Docker

Git

RESTful APIs

Bootstrap

JavaScript

SCSS

Job description

razorblue role:

We are looking for a Developer to join our growing team of like-minded tech professionals. 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 possess a broad knowledge of various technologies and be capable of troubleshooting and delivering high-quality solutions that satisfy our clients. Customer service skills are paramount, and effective communication, friendliness, and tech-savviness are highly valued.

razorblue requirements:

We understand it’s unlikely to find someone who meets all criteria, but we encourage those eager to learn and grow through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your personal growth mindset, we invite you to apply.

• Relevant degree or equivalent (desirable)
• Full UK driving license (desirable)
• Practical experience with PHP and MySQL (MariaDB), demonstrating proficiency
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• 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, etc.
• Understanding of version control tools like Git
• Excellent English communication skills to explain complex technical issues

We emphasize continuous learning and development, investing in our people to elevate their skills, not just hiring experts.

razorblue offers:

Working in IT requires drive, passion, collaboration, and innovation. We support learning and specialization, with opportunities for growth, as evidenced by 34 promotions in 2022.

Our hybrid working policy promotes natural learning opportunities and fosters our team culture.

Additional benefits include:

• Salary of £35,000-£40,000 depending on skills
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days holiday + public holidays + option to purchase 10 more
• Your birthday off
• £2000 Referral Bonus
• Enhanced family leave benefits and Baby bonus
• Fully funded training and certifications
• Charity volunteering days
• Discounted broadband
• Life and private health insurance
• Quarterly social fund
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Latest tech gadgets through our partnerships
• Electric car scheme

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please contact us for reasonable adjustments if needed.

Agency/Recruiter Notice:

We prefer candidates apply directly via our website. Please refrain from contacting us regarding vacancies or submitting unsolicited CVs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.