PHP Developer

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Develop change requests and fixes for Focus Bespoke CMS and CRM applications.
• Write unit tests and work with the QA Analyst to ensure new developments meet acceptance criteria and are fit for purpose.
• Undertake development-related support-desk work on a rota.
• Work on business projects as required.
• Participate in stand-ups, team meetings and poker-planning sessions.

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience in an equivalent role and experience of the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to write unit tests; understanding of JavaScript, jQuery and Vue.js.
• SQL experience; MariaDB/MySQL is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, Laravel, API development, Postman, branching and Git version control.
• Customer focus, communication, relationship-building, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Desirable skills

• Billing systems experience, particularly in Telecoms, MSP or ICT; CRM and CMS exposure; relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of or interest in cloud development; development security principles and best practices; .NET framework exposure.
• DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments and source control management.
• Awareness of AI technologies and integrations, including Microsoft Copilot, LLMs and generative AI.

Work arrangement

• Hybrid working options are available depending on performance.

Benefits

• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave; paid volunteering day and charity events.
• Health, financial wellbeing and pension benefits.

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