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Senior Software Engineer
Job summary
A leading technology provider seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Crawley. You will design PHP applications, optimize RESTful APIs, and work in a remote-first environment with excellent work-life balance. The ideal candidate is experienced in PHP frameworks and has a strong understanding of software architecture. Join us to revolutionize background checking!
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven track record as a software engineer contributing to production systems.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and cloud services.
- Proficiency in modern PHP practices and automated testing.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance PHP applications using Symfony.
- Modernize legacy codebases with strategic refactoring.
- Optimize RESTful APIs to enhance screening experiences.
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Client: The Citation Group
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Drive innovation, build robust backend systems, and shape the future of background checking as a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) at uCheck, recognized as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.
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 revolutionize background checking together!
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