PHP Developer - Full Stack

Based in Crewe, this company is one of the UK's leading independent employee benefits and engagement companies offering a professional and innovative solution for clients of all sizes and across all sectors.

Run by a team of employee benefits and communications specialists, this company has a wealth of experience in providing a range of technical solutions to over 8,000 clients.

They are not just another 'benefits' company or a traditional 'flex' provider. They pride ourselves in offering a service that they believe is completely different.

Yes of course, they have a broad range of benefits, but what makes them truly different is their unique market-leading platform - Salary Extras, combined with their high-quality service, tailored to your needs.

They design and deliver this solution in-house, and manage their suite of employee benefits internally. By carefully managing any benefit providers to meet their high standards, they can ensure you receive a service that is second to none.

Job brief
They are looking for a PHP Developer who is dedicated to the craft, writes code that they are proud of and can hit the ground running.

What does a PHP Developer do?
A PHP Developer writes beautiful, fast PHP to a high standard, in a timely and scalable way that improves the code-base of their products in meaningful ways.

You will be a part of a full-stack creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the ongoing software development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing and launching.

Responsibilities
- Write "clean", well-designed code
- Produce detailed specifications
- Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
- Contribute in all phases of the Agile development lifecycle and environment
- Follow industry best practices
- Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary

Requirements
- Proven software development experience in PHP
- Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including OO PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, MS Office suite
- Desirables are PHP frameworks such as Symfony/ Laravel/ Zend
- Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services
- Experience in common third-party APIs
- Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
- Understand the Agile development environment

Salary
They would consider 28k-35K Dependant on your experience