Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Bolton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design high-performance PHP applications. The role offers remote-first work, focusing on innovation and collaboration within cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in software engineering and a passion for building scalable systems. Excellent benefits and a commitment to work-life balance are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems at scale.
• Experience working with modern frameworks and legacy codebases.
• Understanding of secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance PHP applications using Symfony.
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases with strategic refactoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence.

Skills

Building and maintaining RESTful APIs

Proficient in PHP and Symfony framework

Experience with software architecture

Exposure to cloud services

Automated testing knowledge

Job description

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Client:

The Citation Group

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

? Senior Software Engineer (PHP) | uCheck | Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 ?

Drive Innovation, Build Robust Backend Systems, Shape the Future of Background Checking

? What You'll Do:

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable PHP applications using Symfony framework
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases with strategic refactoring approaches
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to power seamless screening experiences
• Apply Domain-Driven Design principles to solve complex business challenges
• Collaborate cross-functionally with React developers, software architects, and product teams
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical excellence

? Your Expertise:

• Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems at scale
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Exposure to cloud services and modern deployment practices
• Proficiency leveraging AI assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate development
• Exposure to Symfony framework and understanding of modern PHP practices
• Comfortable working with both modern frameworks and legacy codebases
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Knowledge of automated testing and quality assurance practices
• Understanding of secure coding practices
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams

? Why uCheck?

• Remote-first work with excellent work-life balance. We meet every 2 weeks at our Exeter offices
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• Access to 25 days holiday + birthday off
• Healthcare and gym membership discounts
• Opportunity to purchase extra leave
• Pension contributions

Ready to build exceptional backend systems and make a real difference? Join our award-winning team!

Apply now and let's revolutionise background checking together!