Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) to design and develop high-performance applications using Symfony. The role involves collaborating with teams and modernizing legacy code. Offering a remote-first environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Remote-first work

Continuous learning opportunities

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare 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.
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases with strategic refactoring approaches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with React developers, software architects, and product teams.

Skills

Software engineering skills

Experience with RESTful APIs

Familiarity with Symfony framework

Proficiency with AI assistants

Understanding of software architecture

Cloud services exposure

Automated testing knowledge

Secure coding practices

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

? 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!