Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Crawley. You will design PHP applications, optimize RESTful APIs, and work in a remote-first environment with excellent work-life balance. The ideal candidate is experienced in PHP frameworks and has a strong understanding of software architecture. Join us to revolutionize background checking!

Benefits

Remote-first work

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare and gym discounts

Pension contributions

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and cloud services.
• Proficiency in modern PHP practices and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance PHP applications using Symfony.
• Modernize legacy codebases with strategic refactoring.
• Optimize RESTful APIs to enhance screening experiences.

Skills

PHP programming

RESTful API development

Symfony framework

Automated testing

Cloud services exposure

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: The Citation Group

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

Job Description:

Drive innovation, build robust backend systems, and shape the future of background checking as a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) at uCheck, recognized as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

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 revolutionize background checking together!