Job Title PHP Developer (Mid-Level)
Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.
Tipton (Office-based 5 days per week)
Doocey Group is 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, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. The PHP Developer position is essential for the Group’s ongoing growth, supporting the continuous development of our custom in-house software system. 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.
Design, code, test and debus Doocey Group’s 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
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
Follow industry best practices for code management and deployment
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 (e.g. Laravel, Symfony, Codelgniter)
Ability to administrate cloud-hosted Linux servers and MySQL databases – preferably in AWS
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
Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.