Php Developer

  • RCRTR
  • Newbury, Berkshire
  • 04/02/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Permanent role (Hybrid - 3 days a week)

Our client is rapidly expanding and looking for a Senior Engineer to join their development team. They offer an excellent work environment and culture as well as generous benefits and career progression

As a Senior Engineer in this fast-paced environment, you will create and implement client-side solutions and have a product mindset.

As an engineer, you will be responsible for writing server-side web application logic. You will be developing back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the Web Designer by integrating their work with the application.

Experience:

Using PHP to produce user-friendly HTML web solutions.

Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.

Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.

Collaboration

Collaboration with other members of the team to improve usability on existing and new projects.

Ensuring high-quality and efficient/optimized source code to maximize response times, and a slick user experience.

Liaising with clients where necessary.

Existing projects

Troubleshooting application and code issues.

Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.

Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

Key Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of both development processes, as well as a strong technical background.

Experience in the following technologies

PHP

JQuery

HTML

Less/CSS/Flexbox

Apache

MySQL/MariaDB

Linux (maintaining local website distributions)

Git

Zend Framework/Laminas

MVC

Essential skills:

Proven work experience in a Web Developer role

Experience in browser testing and debugging (e.g. Chrome Console)

Agile ways of working

Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems

Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services