Description Hey there Have you heard of The Printed Group? We're a vibrant family of print-focused companies that's shaking up the industry with our cutting-edge solutions. Our companies, like Printed.com, PrintedDirect and property-focused Ravensworth, offer a wide range of services, from traditional printing methods to innovative web-to-print on-demand production. We're not just about putting ink on paper, though. At The Printed Group, we're all about pushing the boundaries of technology in the print world. Our talented R&D team work with the likes of Canon, HP and Ricoh and we’re diving deep into the possibilities of AI, exploring new ways to make our services, systems and operations even smarter and more efficient alongside them. It's an exciting time to be part of our journey Our PrintedDirect platform-as-a-service offering is just one example of how we're revolutionising the print-tech industry. Powering Printed.com and many other eCommerce brands and production facilities, with PrintedDirect, businesses can set up their very own web-to-print production, on-demand storefronts, scalable product catalogues and streamlining order processes like never before. So, if you're passionate about technology, data and the future of printing, we'd love to have you on board – together, we can shape the future world of print Role Overview As a Junior PHP Developer, you'll work closely with our experienced developers to build and maintain our web applications, improve backend functionality, and contribute to exciting new projects. This role is perfect for someone passionate about coding, eager to learn, and ready to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain PHP-based applications and APIs Work with MySQL databases to optimize queries and improve performance Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements Debug, troubleshoot, and improve existing codebases Follow coding best practices and contribute to technical documentation Work with version control systems (Git) to manage code changes Key Skills Basic experience with PHP, MySQL, and MVC frameworks (Laravel or Symfony is a plus) Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail A passion for learning and growing as a developer Benefits 22 days holiday Plus 8 days bank holidays Staff discounts & Friends and Family discounts Cycle to work scheme and Home & Tech Scheme Breakfast and drinks provided Charity day per annum supported Summer and Christmas Parties Street food days Access to Perkbox Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week Learning and development budget Quarterly social events Enhanced parental leave Employee referral scheme