PHP Developer

Here at GoFind Recruitment, we are proud to be representing an industry leading and award winning Communication Systems business in their search for a PHP Developer (Vanilla) to join their development team, fully based at their offices in Kirkham.

You'll be responsible for building and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performing web applications. This is a great opportunity to work on exciting digital projects with a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking business.

Who are GoFind Recruitment?

We are a dynamic agency that believes recruitment is more than just placing candidates, it's about building lasting relationships! We take the time to understand both our client's business needs and our candidate's career aspirations, ensuring the perfect fit for long-term success.

Our approach means we go beyond CV's and job descriptions, fostering meaningful connections that drive growth and opportunity.

"We build more than just careers, we build relationships"

Roles & Responsibilities (But not limited to):

• Writing and maintaining clean, efficient vanilla PHP code for their web applications, APIs, and cloud services.
• Developing and integrating RESTful APIs to connect their players, cloud services, and admin systems.
• Working with MySQL databases to manage and optimize queries for performance.
• Handling real-time WebSocket communications for instant notifications and device updates.
• Implementing AJAX-based dynamic UI elements using JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Supporting and improving custom-built authentication system, including integration with Microsoft Azure.
• Managing Linux-based PHP environments, including debugging issues on deployed players.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Strong commercial experience in PHP development (Vanilla essential)
• Proficient in MySQL or other relational databases.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and front-end frameworks (React is essential).
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing and deployment processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (pro rata)
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• There will be room for professional growth and promotion.
• Support through 1-2-1 and individual learning & development.
• Company days out.
• Fantastic working environment with the staff truly at the core of all they do.

What next?

If this sounds like your next role then apply now and you will be contacted by one of our team of experienced consultants to discuss the next steps.

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