Software Developer
Location: Kings Hill / Hybrid
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
HR Connect are looking for a talented Software Developer to join their growing team.
You’ll work closely with a dynamic team of developers and support analysts, helping to deliver change for our SaaS platform used by internal and external customers. In our collaborative, forward-thinking environment, new ideas are encouraged and your expertise will directly shape the future of our solutions.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a flexible and supportive workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Collaborating with the development team to analyse requirements and deliver scalable functionality for our PHP-based software applications.
Developing and maintaining a cloud-based application using the Laravel framework.
Creating clean, accessible front-end experiences with strong attention to UX, UI, and WCAG standards.
Producing well-documented, high-quality code that meets both technical and business needs.
Upgrading software frameworks in line with lifecycle requirements while maintaining key business functions.
Working with third-party providers to manage integrations with external systems.
Designing efficient, relational databases with performance and functionality in mind.
Conducting thorough unit testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
What We're Looking For
3+ years’ experience in software development with PHP and frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
Proficient in front-end web development, with expertise across HTML, CSS, React.js, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, and AJAX.
Experience building, testing, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
Proven experience designing and managing relational databases using MySQL.
Familiarity with agile workflows (e.g., Jira, Trello) and version control systems like Git.
A creative, proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail.
Strong understanding of security and confidentiality best practices (ISO 27001 preferred).
A passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest PHP/Laravel advancements.
What We Can Offer You
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
An extra day off for your Birthday
Generous contributory pension scheme.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Wellbeing support services.
Electric car scheme.
Employee shopping discount platform.
A collaborative, people-focused culture with clear development opportunities.
About Commercial Services Group (CSG):
Part of the UK’s largest local authority trading company (LATCO), wholly owned by Kent County Council, CSG serves 16,000+ customers worldwide and generates over £800m in annual revenue.
At HR Connect, we value diversity and inclusion and are proud to offer a flexible, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application and interview process