PHP Web Developer - Front End

Venditan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology business in Manchester as a Front-end Developer, focusing on building high-performance eCommerce websites. With responsibilities including consulting on UI/UX and developing features, this role offers a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28/33 paid holidays

Flexible 37.5-hour workweek

Opportunities for career progression

Budget for IDE tools

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Casual dress code

Relaxed working environment

Snacks, beer, soft drinks, and socials

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of commercial web development experience.
• Experience with eCommerce websites and high-quality CX.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Consult with stakeholders on UI/UX/CX for new site builds.
• Develop eCommerce websites and interact with PHP applications.
• Support and mentor team members in web development.

Skills

HTML

CSS/Sass

JavaScript

OOP PHP

MVC architecture

Deployment automation

Caching

Version control systems

Webpack

Node.js

Tools

GIT/Github

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Working with Front-end technologies and modern practices, this role requires a reasonable understanding of OOP PHP for the creation and enrichment of Front-end features and services.

We believe in securing the future of independent retail in the UK. We are changing eCommerce by testing the limits of our technologies to build scalable, fast, secure, powerful, and beautiful customer experiences.

We build high-performance, omnichannel eCommerce websites that harness the full capability of our custom application, leveraging APIs and microservices to deliver performant UX/UI and the highest quality CX.

This is a career-propelling opportunity to join a serious technology business as it scales. We will nurture your skills, hone your instincts, and expose you to the latest technologies and techniques. We have access to top-tier resources, enabling us to develop solutions of the highest standard and showcase mastery of eCommerce.

Join us and help change the face of Retail and eCommerce.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders on UI/UX/CX, helping clients determine specifications and requirements for new site builds.
• Communicating and presenting design decisions.
• Developing eCommerce websites.
• Working with front-end technologies.
• Interacting with the core PHP application.
• Supporting and mentoring team members.
• Following best practices in web development.

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

A must

• At least 2 years of commercial web development experience.
• Experience with eCommerce websites and delivering high-quality CX.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS/Sass (Bulma), JavaScript (Vanilla).
• Knowledge of OOP PHP.
• Experience with MVC architecture.
• Understanding of deployment automation.
• Experience with caching and session management.
• Familiarity with version control systems like GIT/Github.
• Experience with Webpack, Grunt, Gulp, Node.js, Yarn.

Great to have

• Experience with React stack (Js, Redux, Saga’s, Native, Electron.js).
• Knowledge of Nginx/Redis.
• Experience with AWS/GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes.

Behaviours & Values

• A front-end developer who balances function and design.
• Curious about innovative solutions and practices.
• Collaborative and willing to share knowledge.
• Approaches problems with a consultative mindset.
• Autonomous, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary.
• 28/33 paid holidays.
• Flexible 37.5-hour workweek.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• Budget for IDE tools.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Casual dress code.
• Relaxed working environment.
• Exposure to new technologies.
• Opportunities to master your domain.
• Easy access to public transport.
• Perks like snacks, beer, soft drinks, company lunches, socials, champagne launches, and more.