Back End Developer
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Ready to craft the future?
We're working alongside a cutting-edge Yorkshire brand on a mission to reinvigorate its already successful dev output. To help us achieve this, we're looking for a skilled Backend Developer with skills in PHP to join their team. Are you a coding whiz with a passion for building robust web applications?
Salary: up to £60k + great perks
Location | Workplace policy: Hybrid working with 2 day in Leeds location (Must be UK based)
Build & Maintain Awesome Web Apps: You'll design, code, and keep web applications secure, scalable, and top-notch.
Problem-Solving Rockstar: Anticipate changes, troubleshoot issues, and find creative solutions for clients' applications.
Clear Communication: Translate complex tech talk for non-technical folks and collaborate effectively with other teams.
Team Player & Go-Getter: Maintain existing systems, support projects, and contribute to the wider business goals.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously learn new tech, stay updated on trends, and maintain your expertise.
Deliver Results: Be reliable, professional, and ensure high-quality work is delivered on time and within budget.
Basically, you'll be a key player in building and maintaining fantastic web applications! Sound like the role for you? This is who we’re looking for:
Backend Web Development Pro: Experience building web applications using PHP.
Full Working Knowledge: Using the Symfony framework.
Database Guru: Experience with ORMs like Doctrine (and ideally SQL knowledge).
API Whisperer: Comfortable working with APIs and Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc).
Testing Advocate: Believes in unit testing for quality code.
Communicator: Excellent communication skills for clear collaboration.
Bonus Points:
Ecommerce Wiz: Knowledge of eCommerce platforms is a plus.
Payment Gateway Guru: Understanding of payment gateways is a bonus.
API Architect: Experience building RESTful APIs is a major advantage.
Cloud Savvy: Familiarity with AWS/Cloud architecture is a plus.
Containers & Automation: Experience with Docker and Composer is a bonus.
Clean Code Champion: A good understanding of design principles (SOLID, DRY) and design patterns.
Testing Enthusiast: Experience with TDD or other testing practices.
Agile All-Star: Comfortable working in Agile environments.
Scrum Mastermind: Bonus points for Agile Scrum project management using Jira.
Frontend Friendly: Working knowledge of React and Next.js is a plus.
For more info, apply now and we’ll be in touch!