Senior Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading background checking company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Software Engineer skilled in PHP to drive innovation in background checking systems. You'll design and develop high-performance applications and maintain legacy codebases while collaborating cross-functionally. This remote-first role offers competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Pension contributions

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.
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to enhance screening experiences.

Skills

PHP applications development

RESTful APIs

AI assistants usage

Software architecture

Automated testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Symfony framework

Cloud services

Job description

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? 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!