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# PHP Developer

- **Company:** RCRTR Limited
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, PHP (Programming Language), Adobe Photoshop, Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, JIRA, Databases, Payment Systems, GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), JSON, JQuery, MariaDB, MongoDB, MySQL, Model View Controller (MVC), Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Zend Framework, Bower, SOAPAPI, Backend, Git, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815171500-php-developer

## About the Role

* Proven work experience in a Web Developer role, ideally as a Full stack or Back-End developer.
 * Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems.
 * Configuration and managing databases such as MySQL, Mongo.
 * Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services.
 * Agile Methodology., * PHP and OOP
 * JQuery
 * HTML
 * Apache
 * MySQL/MariaDB
 * Git
 * Zend Framework/Laminas
 * MVC
 * Composer
 * Bower
 * JIRA
 * Automated release procedures
 * Agile
 * Full stack development
 * Photoshop/Gimp
 * Mobile and desktop design practices
 * Web Services - SOAP/Restful/JSON/XML

Preferred Skills

 * Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems.
 * Configuration and managing databases such as MySQL, Mongo.
 * Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services.

## Description

Our client is a Multi-National organsiation looking to expand their development capability and offers excellent career progression opportunities, as well as an inclusive, agile and collaborative work environment

About the Role

As a Senior Web Engineer in this fast-paced environment, you will create and implement client-side solutions on top of the Ecommerce Products. The Engineer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic. PHP developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the application.

Responsibilities

 * Deep understanding of both development processes, as well as a strong technical background.
 * Experience in the following technologies:
 * PHP and OOP
 * JQuery
 * HTML
 * Apache
 * MySQL/MariaDB
 * Git
 * Zend Framework/Laminas
 * MVC
 * Composer
 * Bower
 * JIRA
 * Automated release procedures
 * Agile
 * Full stack development
 * Photoshop/Gimp
 * Mobile and desktop design practices
 * Web Services - SOAP/Restful/JSON/XML

Qualifications

 * Proven work experience in a Web Developer role, ideally as a Full stack or Back-End developer.
 * Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems.
 * Configuration and managing databases such as MySQL, Mongo.
 * Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services.
 * Agile Methodology.

Required Skills

 * PHP and OOP
 * JQuery
 * HTML
 * Apache
 * MySQL/MariaDB
 * Git
 * Zend Framework/Laminas
 * MVC
 * Composer
 * Bower
 * JIRA
 * Automated release procedures
 * Agile
 * Full stack development
 * Photoshop/Gimp
 * Mobile and desktop design practices
 * Web Services - SOAP/Restful/JSON/XML

Preferred Skills

 * Knowledge of eCommerce and payment systems.
 * Configuration and managing databases such as MySQL, Mongo.
 * Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services.


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