Senior Software Engineer

The Citation Group; Exeter; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance PHP applications using the Symfony framework. The role is remote-first with excellent work-life balance and offers opportunities for continuous learning. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record with RESTful APIs and experience collaborating in cross-functional teams. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and healthcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Access to 25 days holiday + birthday off

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems at scale.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to Symfony framework and understanding of modern PHP practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable PHP applications using Symfony framework.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with React developers, software architects, and product teams.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical excellence.

Skills

PHP development

RESTful APIs

Symfony framework

Cross-functional collaboration

Automated testing

Secure coding practices

Job description

• 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