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PHP Web Developer
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About The Company
Spectrum IT Recruitment is a well-established and highly regarded digital recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented IT professionals with leading organizations across various sectors. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and integrity, Spectrum IT Recruitment has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of both clients and candidates. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing continuous professional development and innovation to stay ahead in the competitive technology recruitment landscape.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled PHP Web Developer to join our client's dynamic technical team based in Chichester, West Sussex. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility to balance onsite and remote work. The successful candidate will play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining bespoke web applications and business systems for diverse clients. Working directly with clients and internal teams, you will be responsible for translating complex requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. This position is ideal for a developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes ownership of their projects from conception to deployment.
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Qualifications
- Proven experience in modern PHP development, particularly with PHP 8 and object-oriented programming principles
- Strong understanding of PHP frameworks or large-scale PHP applications
- Passion for writing clean, efficient, and reusable code
- Experience with automated testing tools such as PHPUnit, static analysis, or continuous integration processes is highly desirable
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
- Track record of successful project delivery, accurate estimation, and risk management
- Additional skills in front-end technologies, database management, cloud infrastructure, or eCommerce integrations will be considered advantageous
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and maintaining bespoke web applications and business systems tailored to client needs
- Collaborating closely with internal teams and clients to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure solutions meet business objectives
- Writing high-quality, maintainable code
- Conducting code reviews
- Implementing testing protocols to ensure software reliability
- Investigating and resolving complex technical issues promptly
- Optimizing application performance
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Prioritizing tasks effectively, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and communicating progress transparently to stakeholders
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Benefits
- Opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects that have a tangible impact on clients' businesses
- Employee-owned organization, giving team members a genuine stake in the company's success and strategic direction
- Supportive environment that encourages professional growth, with clear pathways for career progression, increased responsibilities, and skill development
- Competitive salary circa £35,000 - £45,000 plus comprehensive benefits
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Collaborative work culture
- Exposure to innovative technologies such as AI, cloud services, and DevOps practices
Equal Opportunity
Spectrum IT Recruitment is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, experience, and alignment with the company’s values and objectives.
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