Software Engineer

Classic Football Company Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sportswear retailer is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team. This full-time role involves developing web applications primarily using PHP and collaborating with a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should possess 2-4 years of software engineering experience, strong skills in PHP and web technologies, and a problem-solving mindset. Additional perks include a casual dress code, a 50% staff discount, and regular social events.

Benefits

Five-a-side football every week

Fruit delivery on site

50% Staff discount

Casual dress code

Regular social events

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and MVC frameworks.
• Experience with PHP and relational databases, preferably MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications primarily using PHP.
• Collaborate with the development team to design and implement new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across production and development environments.

Skills

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MySQL

Git

React

Job description

Job description

About Classic Football Shirts

Classic Football Shirts started in 2006 when university friends Matt Dale and Doug Bierton set out to track down rare football shirts. From those early days in a bedroom full of rails, the company has grown into a thriving business with a talented team, a busy warehouse, and stores in Manchester, London, and the US.

Our passion for football and the stories behind every shirt drives everything we do. At Classic Football Shirts, we work together, stay grounded, and always put our fans at the heart of the business. We share the passion , win together , stay fan-focused , be agile , and stay grounded — values that guide how we operate every day.

To find out more about our story so far please follow this link : https : / / www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk / about-us

We welcome all suitably qualified applicants and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We have a great work ethic and a friendly group of diverse employees who enjoy working here to help carry out our mission.

The Role : Software Engineer

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer with experience in web applications to join our growing development team. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in their coding skills and eager to expand their expertise, while contributing to impactful projects in a collaborative and agile environment. You’ll be working alongside senior engineers, gaining exposure to modern technologies, and helping deliver high‑quality solutions that support the business.

Location : Hybrid / remote flexibility, with recurring visits to our Manchester office required

Hours : The role is a full‑time position

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications, primarily using PHP, following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with the development team to design, implement, and test new features.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews and participate in discussions around architecture and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across production and development environments.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and apply them where appropriate.
• Support the team with documentation and knowledge sharing.

About You, Qualifications and Skills

Key Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and MVC frameworks.
• Experience with PHP and relational databases (MySQL preferred).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS / TS
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Magento (Magento 2 is a plus).
• Experience with front end frameworks (e.g. React)
• Exposure to e-commerce platforms and integrations.
• Experience working within Agile teams.

What’s in it for you?

If you have an interest in sustainable fashion and sportswear then this is a great opportunity to join our team at Classic Football Shirts who are the market leader in original and authentic football shirts

• Well being : Five‑a‑side football every week, Fruit delivery, other food on site for breakfast / lunch
• Brand new city centre office in the heart of Manchester
• 50% Staff discount
• Casual dress code
• Regular Social events; Summer Party, Christmas Party, Occasional Football Events
• Friendly and supportive team
• Early finish on a Friday

Application

• Application method : please email CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail]
• Please note : We are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role, so we kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.