Senior Software Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Exeter is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop robust PHP applications. This role requires a strong background in building RESTful APIs and experience with Symfony framework. Enjoy a remote-first work arrangement, competitive salary, and benefits including 25 days of holiday and growth opportunities. Join the team to innovate in background checking and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Access to 25 days holiday + birthday off

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems at scale.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency leveraging AI assistants to accelerate development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable PHP applications using Symfony framework.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to power seamless screening experiences.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical excellence.

Skills

High-performance PHP applications

RESTful APIs

Symfony framework

Software architecture

Automated testing

Job description

Overview

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!