Linux Web Developer

About the role

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading cyber security service providers. As part of their rapid growth, this company is expanding its development team, with a permanent role for a Leeds City Centre, office-based Linux/Web Developer. The successful candidate will have development experience of web application development in a Linux environment.

They both operate and use Linux based technologies throughout their systems and services, so make use of the usual range of Linux technologies from PHP through to the common scripting and C, C++ programming languages.

Ideally, you will have experience of web development using PHP, and frameworks such as Symfony in conjunction with SQL database technologies (such as mysql, postgresql), but also be keen to extend your knowledge into other aspects of Linux based development.

Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be expected to manage your own workload in order to meet project deadlines, and continually drive your own learning and development. A strong interest in security and secure development will also be advantages.

Required skills and experience

- Relevant educational background (computing degree or other qualifications for example)
- Demonstrable aptitude for programming
- Good knowledge of Internet technologies
- Good communication skills

Benefits

- As well as a great company culture, opportunities for career progression, we offer a generous package including:
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Exclusive employee rewards scheme

The company

Established in 2000, this company is the UK's longest running, 'full service' information and cyber security service provider. This company has grown rapidly to offer a complete range of cyber security solutions and services to all sectors, including education, retail, legal, financial and local authorities. Their ever-expanding client list ranges from e-commerce start-ups to global organisations, and their consultative, business-focused approach has led them to proudly count 10% of the FTSE 100 among their clients.