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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PHP Developer - **Company:** Focus Group - **Location:** Shoreham-by-Sea, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, HTML5, Unit Testing, Bootstrap (Software), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, JQuery, Laravel, MariaDB, MySQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Postman, Microsoft Power Automate, Large Language Models, Git, Vue.js, Deployment Automation, Api Design, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5838209146 ## About the Role Essential Skills * Good ability in writing unit tests. * Efficient understanding of Javascript, JQuery, Vue.js. * Previous experience using SQL (preferably MariaDB/MySQL). * Able to demonstrate efficiency in HTML5 / CSS / Bootstrap and Laravel. * Knowledge of API Development / PostMan. * Working knowledge of branching and using Git version control. * Ability to build meaningful, working relationships with colleagues. * Proven experience in an equivalent role. * Customer focused with a desire to understand and deliver customers' requirements. * Experience of the software development life cycle. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Passionate about delivering high quality products and ensuring standards are met. * Team player who enjoys problem solving. Desired Skills * Experience of billing systems (Telecoms, MSP, ICT). * Previous exposure to CRM and CMS systems. * Relevant industry experience. * Knowledge of, or an interest in, cloud development. * Working knowledge of development security principles and best practices. * Exposure to the .NET framework. * Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments and source control management. * Awareness of AI technologies and integrations, including AI-powered automation, Microsoft Copilot, LLMs or other generative AI solutions. ## Description This is your chance to join an experienced, friendly, collaborative team working on the evolution of several business critical systems (Billing and CRM). The PHP Developer is responsible for undertaking the building of new functionality and supporting existing functionality across Focus Group's portfolio of internal applications and services. This multi-faceted role will involve working closely with the internal development team developing set deliverables that are fit for purpose. Principal Responsibilities/Duties * Develop change requests and fixes on Focus Bespoke CMS and CRM applications. * Write unit tests and work with the QA Analyst to ensure new developments are fit for purpose and meet the acceptance criteria. * Undertake work on the Support desk on a rota basis for development related issues. * Work on projects as required by the business. * Actively participate in stand-ups, team meetings and poker planning sessions. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)