Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Warrington is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop robust PHP applications using Symfony. You will be responsible for modernizing legacy code and building RESTful APIs. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software engineering and experience with modern PHP practices. This role offers a remote-first work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer on production systems.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to cloud services and modern deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance PHP applications.
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for screening experiences.

Skills

PHP development

Symfony framework

RESTful APIs

Cloud services

Domain-Driven Design

Automated testing

Secure coding practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: The Citation Group

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

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Other

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer (PHP) | uCheck | Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023

Drive innovation, build robust backend systems, and 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 revolutionize background checking together!