PHP Web Developer

Spectrum IT Recruitment
Chichester, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 45K

Job location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

HTML
JavaScript
PHP
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Automation of Tests
LAMP
Business Systems
CSS
Static Program Analysis
Software Quality
Code Reuse
Database Design
Debian Linux
DevOps
MariaDB
MySQL
Object-Oriented Software Development
Payment Gateway
PCI Data Security Standards
Cloud Services
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Web Applications
Web Performance Optimization
Google Tag Manager
Sql Optimization
PHPUnit
SASS
Cloudflare
Front End Software Development
Puppet
Terraform

Job description

The successful candidate will be involved in designing, developing and maintaining bespoke web applications and business systems, working closely with colleagues and clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions., As an employee-owned organisation, every member of the team has a genuine stake in the success of the business and the opportunity to influence its future direction.

Career Progression

The organisation actively rewards performance and offers clear opportunities for progression, increased responsibility and professional development.

If you would like to apply for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on or email Skills

  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • MySQL
  • PHP
  • LAMP
  • HTML

Requirements

Unlike many development environments, there is no traditional project management layer. As a result, strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage priorities effectively are essential., * Commercial experience with modern, object-oriented PHP 8.

  • Experience working with a PHP framework or large-scale PHP applications.
  • A passion for writing clean, maintainable and reusable code.
  • Experience with code quality tools, including PHPUnit, static analysis or automated testing processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and colleagues.
  • A proven track record of delivering projects successfully, estimating accurately and identifying risks early.

Desirable Skills

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas:

  • AI-assisted and agentic software development.
  • Front-end development using HTML, CSS/SASS and JavaScript.
  • Ecommerce platforms and payment gateway integrations.
  • PCI compliance.
  • Web performance analysis and optimisation.
  • Advanced SQL skills and database design, particularly with MariaDB.
  • AWS infrastructure and cloud services.
  • DevOps and systems administration.
  • CloudFlare, Debian, Puppet and Terraform.
  • Analytics implementation, including Google Tag Manager and server-side tracking.
  • Consent management and privacy-focused measurement solutions.

About the company

A highly respected digital agency is seeking a PHP Web Developer to join its growing technical team in Chichester. The business specialises in delivering bespoke websites, ecommerce platforms and business systems for clients across a range of sectors. Founded by developers and still highly technical in its approach, the company is known for building long-term client relationships, maintaining high engineering standards and investing heavily in its people. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of projects and working directly with clients to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

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