Senior PHP Developer

True9

Birmingham

11 months ago

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Job Title:Senior PHP Developer / Software Engineer

Location:Remote with a Monthly Team Day (Expenses Paid)

Employment Type:Full-Time

About Us

We're True9. A fully remote, independent tech consultancy based in Halifax. With the agility of a start-up and the stability of a 9-year-old business, we're entering a period of growth. Join our high-performing team of talented individuals as we embark on this exciting journey.

Role Overview

Are you a passionate developer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy writing clean, efficient code and solving challenging technical problems? True9 is seeking a Senior Developer to work on exciting client projects, contribute to high-quality software solutions, and share knowledge with junior team members through mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

Development and Problem Solving:

Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code across a variety of projects.
Collaborate with the team to deliver software solutions that meet client requirements.
Proactively address technical challenges during development, contributing effective and practical solutions.
Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.

Collaboration and Mentoring:

Work closely with other developers, delivery managers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
Mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and supporting their growth.

Continuous Improvement:

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices, and share these insights with the team.
Contribute to process improvements and the evolution of the development team’s practices.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

Strong working experience in PHP and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
A solid understanding of automated testing practices.
Expertise in performant MySQL and relational database design.
Hands-on experience with API design and development.

You should be comfortable with:

Scaling PHP/MySQL platforms to handle growth and performance demands.
Working with Laravel to build robust and maintainable applications.
Using modern tooling, including Docker, Git, PHPStan, PHPUnit, and CD/CI pipelines.
Writing well-structured HTML and CSS.

Bonus points if you bring:

Experience with Symfony or familiarity with VueJS and/or Angular.
A background in working on automation projects, such as IoT, Machine Learning, or AI.
Experience in agile environments and contributing to team collaboration.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

A collaborative mindset, working effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
Excellent problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
A passion for writing high-quality code and staying on top of new technologies.

What We Offer

Competitivesalary of up-to £60,000with annual salary reviews.
Flexible working days and hours - structure your day around what works for you.
Remote work (UK) with a monthly team office day to get everyone together.
Perks like Summer and Winter Team Days (our last one included going to a spa and getting involved with some archery and clay pigeon shooting!)
‍ We'll make sure you're comfortable working from home with the best equipment.
️ 35 days off (including Bank Holidays + a day off for your birthday )
Continuous professional growth and skills development opportunities, including a £500 annual budget for training, certifications and conferences.
A vibrant and innovative work environment where your ideas matter.

Equal Opportunity Employer:True9 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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