Work closely with the Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, QA Engineer, and Product Manager to help solutionise feature requests
Lead the creation of detailed documentation for new feature developments, incorporating diagrams for comprehensive project understanding.
Drive the development and implementation of advanced tests around new features, ensuring the highest standards of test coverage and reliability.
Demonstrate expertise in producing well-architected, efficient, and scalable code using industry-leading design patterns and methodologies.
Take a leadership role in code reviews and pair programming sessions, guiding and mentoring colleagues towards excellence.
Lead and actively participate in tech-talks, workshops, and team-based learning initiatives, ensuring knowledge is disseminated effectively across the team.

Requirements

Extensive and demonstrated experience with Object-Oriented languages and software development.
Considerable experience in software development, specifically with PHP
Advanced understanding and application of best practices and software engineering principles, including SOLID, DRY, etc.
Expertise in relational database technologies.
Proactive problem-solving approach with a strategic mindset.
Proven experience in designing and writing APIs and services within a service-oriented environment.
Leadership qualities demonstrated through collaboration and mentorship.
A team player, willing to muck in and help others when needed, driven personality who asks questions and actively participates in discussions
Good written and spoken English so you can present your ideas - our HQ is based in London
****Bonus skills**
Past experience with enterprise solutions and large-scale systems
Familiarity with Scrum methodology or other agile development processes
Experience with cloud computing
Experience with Docker and containerisation
Familiarity with software best practices such as Refactoring, Clean Code, Domain-Driven Design, Test-Driven Development, etc.

Benefits

A dedicated wellbeing team who champion initiatives such as mindfulness, lunch n learns, manager training, mental health first aid training and much more!
32 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays). This is made up of 25 days annual leave plus 7 extra company wide days given over Easter, Summer & Christmas
Life Assurance paid out at 3x annual salary
Comprehensive wellness benefit provided by AIG Smart Health, which provides a 24/7 virtual GP service, Mental health support, Counselling, and personalised Health Checks
Private Dental Insurance with Bupa
Salary sacrifice Pension provided by Scottish Widows
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave (20 weeks full pay) and paternity (6 weeks full pay) pay
5 free return to work maternity coaching sessions, helping you adapt to this new exciting time of life!
Access to services such as Calm and Bippit (financial wellbeing coaching)
All of our roles champion flexible working and we are happy to discuss what this means to you
Social committees that plan team, office and company wide events to bring people together and celebrate success
Dedicated professional development training budget (CPD courses, upskilling resources, professional memberships etc)
Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
Dog friendly offices!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Object-Oriented programmingPHPrelational database technologiesAPI designservice-oriented architectureSOLID principlesDRY principlescloud computingDockerTest-Driven Development

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipproblem-solvingcollaborationteam playercommunicationstrategic mindsetactive participationpresentation skillsinitiative