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

Tenth Revolution Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Data & AI is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to work on-site. You will transform complex technical and business problems into scalable solutions and mentor other developers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in PHP, a strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and familiarity with NoSQL databases. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 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 workflow.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex technical and business problems into scalable solutions.
• Research emerging technologies and present insights to the team.
• Establish best practices while mentoring other developers.
• Develop and enhance existing software systems.

Skills

PHP

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

MySQL

NoSQL

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Debugging

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 (eg, 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 (see below)

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.