Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading background checking firm in Watford is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance PHP applications. The role involves modernizing legacy codebases and building robust backend systems. Candidates should have experience with RESTful APIs and a solid understanding of software architecture. This position offers remote-first work and excellent benefits, including 25 days holiday and healthcare discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare and gym membership discounts

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to cloud services and modern deployment practices.
• Knowledge of automated testing and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable PHP applications using Symfony framework.
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical excellence.

Skills

Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems at scale

Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs

Proficiency leveraging AI assistants

Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns

Tools

Symfony

PHP

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

The Citation Group

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 revolutionise background checking together!