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Senior Full Stack PHP Developer

Exeter
6 months ago
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The Opportunity:

My client based in the sustainability sector are currently on the lookout for a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer on a permanent basis.

In this role you will have a hands-on role at all stages of the software lifecycle, giving input on planning and solution design, alongside coding, testing and maintaining web applications and APIs.

You will work within a team of agile developers to build and support systems to a high standard of security, scalability and performance.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience working at a senior level across the full stack within a web development team, with keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Please note this role will not be fully remote and there is no flexibility on the two days a week in Exeter.

Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive experience with web application and API development at a senior level

  • Must be able to mentor more junior members of the team in the absence of the Technical Lead

  • Expert understanding of microservice architecture

  • Expert knowledge of PHP Symfony framework is preferred

  • Proficient in JavaScript, including modern frameworks in this instance React is preferred

  • Proficient in SQL and experience with MySQL

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

  • Familiarity with design-led and mobile-led approaches

  • An understanding of good UI/UX design

  • A good working knowledge of Docker

  • Experience delivering SaaS solutions

  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines

  • Design, develop, test and maintain complex PHP web applications and APIs to deliver secure, scalable and performant solutions

  • Design and develop front end code with a focus on security, accessibility and delivering a great user experience

  • Provide input on key technology, architectural and development decisions

    Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Devon and their ongoing growth plans??

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