Software Engineer (React, PHP and Laravel)

Darktrace; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer proficient in PHP and Laravel. This hybrid role involves developing specifications, testing solutions, and enhancing documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and experience with various web frameworks. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday + all public holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance of 4 times base salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience using PHP with frameworks like Laravel.
• Ability to lead and contribute to features from conception to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed specifications and testing throughout the product cycle.
• Creating internal features, implementing updates, and enhancing documentation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Tools

PHP

Laravel

NoSQL

SQL

Yii

Symfony

Job description

Software Engineer (React, PHP and Laravel)

Cambridge

Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.

Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.

What will I be doing:

You will be responsible for:

1. Developing detailed specifications,
2. Testing throughout the product cycle, and striving for top-notch solutions,
3. Creating internal features, implementing updates, and enhancing documentation.

Please note, this is a hybrid role, and the expectation is to work at least 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

What experience do I need:

We welcome applications from engineers who have a solution-focused mindset combined with an analytical approach and problem-solving skills. During the interview process, you’ll be able to demonstrate your ability using PHP with frameworks such as Laravel.

It’s likely that you:

• Can lead and contribute to features from conception to deployment,
• Prioritize how work fits into wider team progress, as well as solving immediate challenges,
• Are comfortable working autonomously and making independent decisions, as well as working cooperatively within a team.

Experience with databases like NoSQL and SQL, and familiarity with web frameworks such as Yii and Symfony, would be beneficial too.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner, and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.

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