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Senior Backend Developer (PHP) - £55,000 - On-site

Tenth Revolution Group

England

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GBP 55,000

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Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to transform complex problems into scalable solutions. You’ll work with technologies like PHP, cloud infrastructure, and support systems to enhance user experience. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with a strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and excellent analytical skills. Join a passionate team focused on continuous learning and best practices in software development.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial experience with PHP.
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience integrating Test-Driven Development (TDD) into your workflow.

Responsibilities

  • Transform complex technical and business problems into practical, scalable solutions.
  • Establish and champion best practices while mentoring other developers.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance existing software systems.

Skills

PHP
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
MySQL
NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra)
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Debugging skills
Analytical skills
Kubernetes
Job description
Senior Backend Developer (PHP) - 55,000 - On-site
The Team & Technology

The Web Development team is a core part of the business, responsible for building and maintaining the digital platforms that power our user experience. We manage the websites that onboard all users, the customer portals used to manage accounts, and the APIs that support all internal and external applications.

Our applications are built using PHP, nginx, RabbitMQ, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We work with custom-built frameworks, and full training is provided to ensure you're set up for success.

What You'll Do
  • Transform complex technical and business problems into practical, scalable solutions in collaboration with other departments and team members.
  • Bring a strong passion for technology and a continuous-learning mindset.
  • Research emerging technologies and present insights to the team.
  • Establish and champion best practices while mentoring other developers.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance existing software systems to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.
Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of commercial experience with PHP.
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Hands-on experience with various data stores such as MySQL and NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra).
  • Experience integrating Test-Driven Development (TDD) into your workflow.
  • Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with code profiling tools to optimize performance.
  • Experience with Kubernetes is a strong plus.

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).

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