Principal Application Developer

Movement 8; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling Telco business is seeking a Principal Application Developer to lead a new release team. This hybrid role, requiring three days at the West Midlands office, involves designing scalable solutions using PHP and Python. Candidates should possess strong leadership abilities, experience with microservices, and effective communication skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software development with PHP and Python.
• Proven leadership in mentoring and team collaboration.
• Familiarity with architectural principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction.
• Design scalable software solutions and maintain code quality.
• Mentor junior developers and promote continuous learning.

Skills

PHP

Python

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Git

PHPUnit

PyTest

Static analysis tools

Job description

Principal Application Developer - Hybrid

We are looking for a Principal Application Developer with the ability to write efficient code in both PHP and Python for a scaling Telco business. This role is hybrid with the need for someone to be in the West Midlands office 3 days a week. You will take on a key position in leading a new release team as well as collaborating closely with the Architecture team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across theplatform.
• Design scalable, resilient software solutions using PHP and Python.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, operations, QA, and external system providers.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, testing, and documentation.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in PHP, Python, microservices, and event-driven architecture (e.g., Apache Kafka).
• Familiarity with frameworks like Laravel and design patterns such as MVC.
• Proven leadership in software development and mentoring.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Experience with tools like Git, PHPUnit, PyTest, and static analysis tools is a plus.

If you're interested please get in touch ASAP!