Senior Backend Developer - Fareham

Tenth Revolution Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software company in Fareham is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to enhance their web applications using PHP and cloud technologies. This role emphasizes career progression, teamwork, and includes perks such as an on-site gym and free meals. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Health and dental after one year

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym

Free meals

Qualifications

• Over 5 years' experience with PHP.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP.
• Familiarity with various data sources, like MySQL and NoSQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve software systems.
• Problem-solve and advocate for best practices.

Skills

PHP

Cloud infrastructure (GCP)

MySQL

NoSQL

Test Driven Development (TDD)

Debugging

Code Profiling

Kubernetes

Communication

Job description

A growing software company in Fareham, who've developed a suite of tools and applications, are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join their Web Development team.

Their applications are developed using PHP, nginx, RabbitMQ, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and they use custom-built frameworks which you'll be fully trained in. Your role will focus on developing and improving their current software systems, problem‑solving, and advocating for best practice.

It's an exciting time to join this company as they continue to experience incredible growth and success. They are truly passionate about their employees' development, with a clear career progression framework to allow you to always be striving towards the next step in your career.

This is a fully office‑based role in the Fareham area – they have a highly collaborative and close‑knit culture, are very social, and there's a great team spirit running throughout the organisation. Their office is incredibly modern, with perks including an on‑site gym, free meals and more.

Requirements

• Ideally over 5 years' experience with PHP
• Experience with cloud infrastructure – GCP would be highly beneficial
• Experience with various data sources – MySQL, NoSQL, etc.
• Use of TDD in workflow
• Good debugging and analytical skills
• Use of Code Profiling tools to optimise code performance
• Experience with Kubernetes would be beneficial but not essential
• Excellent communication skills / ability to liaise with different teams

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Performance‑based bonus up to 10%
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 5%
• Health and dental after one year of service
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday off, with the option to purchase 5 additional days
• On‑site gym
• Free breakfast and lunch provided
• And plenty more!

Please Note: This is a permanent residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.