Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) to design high-performance applications and modernize legacy systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in RESTful API development and the Symfony framework, along with a collaborative spirit. The role supports remote work with a great balance of professional development and well-being benefits.

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer.
• Experience in developing production systems at scale.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance PHP applications.
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs.

Skills

High-performance application design

RESTful APIs development

Cloud services exposure

PHP and Symfony framework knowledge

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Job description

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? 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!

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