The Citation Group is a leading provider of HR and Health and Safety services to SMEs across the UK, with over 20 years of experience.
We are seeking an experienced web application developer to join our dynamic team, responsible for crafting innovative solutions and ensuring the performance of our web applications.
Key responsibilities:
* Web Application Development: Develop, test, and maintain robust PHP-based web applications that meet the required standards and specifications.
* Team Collaboration: Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic, ensuring seamless interaction between different components.
* Troubleshooting and Optimization: Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application code to ensure optimal performance and reliability, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact the system.
* Technical Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in PHP development, incorporating best practices and emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders to gather and understand project requirements, providing clear and concise solutions to meet their needs.
* Collaborative Problem-Solving: Collaborate with other team members to design and implement effective technical solutions, leveraging collective expertise to drive results.
Requirements:
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience as a PHP Developer, with a strong portfolio of web applications.
* A solid understanding of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related web technologies.
* Experience with LAMP system administration.
* Experience with AWS infrastructure, including EC2, RDS, SES, SQS, and CloudWatch.
* Experience with TDD and BDD.
* Experience with PHP frameworks and content management systems.
* Database experience, preferably with MySQL or similar relational databases.
* Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.
* Familiarity with front-end technologies and frameworks is a plus.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
The company offers a range of benefits, including 25 days' holiday, gym membership discount, healthcare, childcare vouchers, and more.