Software Developer

JR United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the Health and Fitness sector as a PHP / Laravel Software Developer. This role offers the chance to work with a highly experienced team on diverse projects that drive digital transformation. You'll design and maintain scalable PHP applications, optimize MySQL databases, and integrate third-party APIs. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of an exciting journey to enhance business operations and contribute to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in PHP development.
• Solid expertise in MySQL and database optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PHP-based web applications.
• Optimize MySQL databases for better performance and manage data migration.

Skills

PHP Development

MySQL

Laravel

Git

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Job description

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NRG is thrilled to announce that we are working alongside a highly regarded Health and Fitness industry brand as they seek a talented PHP / Laravel Software Developer who will help contribute to the digital transformation of their organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced team and work on some very exciting and diverse projects.

As a Developer, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain PHP-based web applications and MySQL databases crucial for supporting business operations.

What you will be doing:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and convert them into detailed technical specifications.
• Build custom PHP applications and modules (primarily using Laravel) to address business requirements, ensuring they are scalable, high-performing, and secure.
• Optimize MySQL databases by refining schema designs, indexing strategies, and queries for better performance.
• Manage data migration tasks to seamlessly transfer and synchronize data between various systems and databases.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to extend the capabilities of existing applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that adheres to established coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct unit testing and debugging to quickly identify and resolve software defects.
• Take part in code reviews, providing constructive feedback on code quality, performance, and compliance with coding standards.

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience within PHP development.
• Solid expertise in MySQL, with a deep understanding of SQL query optimisation, database normalisation, and general database principles.
• Proficient in version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

For more information or to apply, click Apply Now and a member of our team will be in touch.