Senior Web Developer

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Job summary

A digital solutions agency in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Website Developer. The ideal candidate will have extensive PHP and MYSQL knowledge, with at least 5 years of experience and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include developing the tech vision, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring technology aligns with client needs. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Pension

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Informal dress

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PHP development.
• Experience in payment processor integration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the agency's tech vision and roadmap.
• Code and oversee development and deployment of websites.
• Participate in client pitches involving digital solutions.

Skills

PHP

MYSQL

Symfony

Project Management

SEO Awareness

Google Analytics

Job description

Senior Website Developer
Doncaster
Full time, Permanent.
£35,000 - £45,000 DOE.
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm


Are you a seasoned PHP developer with at least 5 years of hands-on experience?
The ideal candidate will be passionate about coding business systems and/or websites whilst solving challenges and delivering great results for clients. You are likely to be self-managed, with an open mind, with an ability to manage a junior developer.


This is an operational role overseeing all technical aspects of our clients’ services, platforms, and infrastructure. Your goal will be to align technology with business goals, drive innovation, and ensure smooth delivery of digital solutions for clients.



Benefits
Free onsite parking
Pension
Career progression
Company pension scheme
Cash health plan after 12 months
Free onsite parking
Generous annual leave
Informal dress


This is a senior role. The following skills are mandatory:
Technical Expertise:
Must have an understanding and ability to write code without being reliant on frameworks and libraries – in depth knowledge of PHP, MYSQL
Knowledge of Symfony desirable
Experience in setting up payment processors e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Sage, WorldPay
Experience of working with 3rd party integrations, being able to write custom integrations if required
Awareness of SEO and the importance of semantic HTML elements
Knowledge of Marketing/Analytics tools - Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager – setting tracking events, conversions etc.


Project Management: ability to manage multiple projects at any one time, across different industries.

Business Acumen: Ability to Price and understand ROI. Ability to communicate directly with all clients.





As a Senior Website Developer, you will be responsible for:
Technology Strategy & Innovation
Develop and implement the agency’s tech vision and roadmap.
Ensure agency systems are secure, scalable, and up-to-date.
Identify emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation) to keep the agency competitive.
Ensure alignment of technology with client needs and agency offerings (e.g., web development, CRM, analytics).


Project Oversight & Delivery
Code and oversee development and deployment of websites, platforms, and marketing tools.
Collaborate with the rest of the team to ensure technical feasibility and timely execution.
Set technical standards, code practices, and workflows.
Act as an escalation point for complex or mission-critical technical challenges.


Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Participate in client pitches involving digital or technical solutions.
Explain technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
Ensure client deliverables are technically sound, cost-effective, and future proof.


This role is a critical position that has the ability to really define the next 5 years of this long-standing agency and create a fantastic career progression for the right person.

Call us today on 01302 822 228, to discuss this position.