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# Senior PHP Developer

- **Company:** Ballicom Limited
- **Location:** Coventry, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), HTML5, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Databases, Software Debugging, Eclipse (Software), Github, Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, MySQL, Model View Controller (MVC), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Web Applications, PHP Frameworks, Git, Containerization, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5899589756

## About the Role

* We require proven experience as a Senior PHP Developer or similar role, with at least five years of software development experience in e-commerce or a similar business.
 * We require extensive knowledge of PHP frameworks.
 * We require proficiency in front-end development technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks.
 * We require a strong understanding of database systems, including MySQL.
 * We require experience working with RESTful web services and APIs.
 * We require knowledge of application development best practices, including unit testing, debugging techniques, and SDLC methodologies.
 * We require familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, GitHub, and build tools like TFS or Jenkins.
 * We consider knowledge of microservices architecture principles and containerization technologies a plus.
 * We require excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
 * We require the ability to work within a team of other experienced developers.
 * We require a bachelors degree.
 * We require fluency in English.
 * We require the right to work in the United Kingdom.
 * We require the ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Coventry CV6 5SF before starting work.

## Description

* We lead the development of scalable and secure PHP-based web applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
 * We collaborate with cross-functional teams to design system architecture using MVC frameworks and microservices architecture.
 * We develop and integrate APIs to enable seamless communication between front-end interfaces and back-end services.
 * We optimize MySQL database design and queries to ensure high performance.
 * We implement front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver engaging user experiences.
 * We write unit tests and conduct debugging activities to ensure code quality and reliability across all projects.
 * We use version control systems such as Git for source code management.
 * We contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process enhancements related to application development workflows.

Technologies:

 * CSS
 * Eclipse
 * Git
 * GitHub
 * HTML5
 * JavaScript
 * Jenkins
 * MVC
 * MySQL
 * PHP
 * Visual Studio
 * Web
 * microservices
 * Support


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