Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Luton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive innovation in developing high-performance PHP applications. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in backend systems and proficiency in RESTful APIs. This role offers a remote-first work model with excellent benefits including competitive salary, generous holiday, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to 25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable PHP applications using Symfony framework.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to power seamless screening experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with React developers and product teams.

Skills

High-performance scalable PHP applications

RESTful APIs

Symfony framework

Cross-functional collaboration

Secure coding practices

Software architecture and design patterns

Job description

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Client:

The Citation Group

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, 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!