Netrolynx AI
Sr PHP Developer
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About The Company
Tank Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. Renowned for our commitment to excellence and personalized approach, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional talent solutions that drive business success. Our extensive network and industry expertise enable us to match candidates with roles that align with their skills, career aspirations, and organizational needs. At Tank Recruitment, we believe in fostering long-term relationships built on trust, integrity, and mutual growth, ensuring both clients and candidates achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our client's dynamic engineering team based in Hertfordshire. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale web applications and contribute significantly to the development and enhancement of critical business systems. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust PHP-based solutions, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, product managers, and stakeholders, to deliver innovative technical solutions that meet business objectives.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in PHP development, with proven experience in building scalable web applications without heavy reliance on frameworks. A solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB is essential, along with proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and web application architecture. Experience working within Linux-based environments is required, coupled with a good grasp of secure coding practices and software engineering principles. The candidate should demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team setting. Desirable qualifications include familiarity with caching and performance optimization technologies, knowledge of distributed storage solutions, exposure to CI/CD pipelines, and understanding of SEO and large-scale web platforms.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP-based web applications, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Design and optimise database schemas and queries to improve application performance and scalability.
- Implement new features and functionalities, continuously improving existing platform capabilities.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes to uphold high standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
- Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve application and production issues promptly and effectively.
- Produce comprehensive technical documentation and contribute to architectural decision-making.
- Support ongoing process improvements, including refactoring code and enhancing deployment pipelines.
- Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including QA and support, to ensure successful project delivery.
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Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, pension contributions, and paid leave. The role provides opportunities for professional development and career progression within a forward-thinking organization. Employees benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, promoting work-life balance and allowing for effective collaboration both remotely and onsite. Additionally, the company fosters a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and personal growth.
Equal Opportunity
Tank Recruitment and our clients are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich our teams and contribute to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process and an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
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