Our Company
It's a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years' experience built on strong, Black Country values. We've experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we've achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you're looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you'll feel right at home here.
The Role
The PHP Developer position is essential for the Group's ongoing growth, supporting the continuous development of our custom in-house software system. This system, once completed, aims to be marketed to other civil engineering firms. It is a web and app-based platform allowing our employees and contractors to access services via tablets or mobile phones, fulfilling all our operational needs. These include payroll and labour costings, CRM functions, job allocation, operational costings, diary planning/scheduling, form creation and databasing, SHEQ requirements, vehicle allocation and HR functions with further plans to expand into the wider business. The role is office-based and requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including Directors and Senior Management.
Responsibilities
Design, code, test and debus the businesses software applications, ensuring strong optimisation and functionality
Maintain and enhance the existing software systems by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
Integrate software components and third-party software's and applications
Ensure seamless integration between third party software systems and software's used within the company
Provide technical support to staff, troubleshoot issues and implement bug fixes
Assist in the training of staff to use software applications effectively
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all software applications, including technical specifications and user manuals
Document development processes, changes and updates
Ensure that all software development activities comply with industrial standards and regulations
Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and applications
Collaborate with Front End developers and business stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with Server Side logic
Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability
Follow industry best practices for code management and deployment
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain current and competitive
Technical Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a PHP Developer
Excellent knowledge of PHP and the Taliwind/Alpine.js/Laravel/Livewire (TALL) stack and (LAMP) stack
Proficiency in PHP and experience with PHP frameworks (eg Laravel, Symfony, Codelgniter)
Good understanding of the TALL stack specifically Livewire
Previous experience with test-driven development (PHPUnit, feature tests, etc.)
Ability to administrate cloud-hosted Linux Servers and MySQL databases - preferably in AWS
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Ability to self-manage work using JIRA or equivalent project management tools
Qualifications & Training
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (desirable)
Zend Certified PHP Engineer
PHP Development Certification
MySQL Certification