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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Systems Development Specialist - **Company:** Southeastern Railway - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, LAMP (Software Bundle), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Tools, Laravel, MySQL, Model View Controller (MVC), Scrum Methodology, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Web Services, Hardware Infrastructure, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1891edaa7764ccd1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software development?, * You love solving technical problems - Senior full-stack developer, you have solid experience in software development and enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable solutions. * You think end-to-end - You translate business problems into technical solutions and are incredibly analytical. * Curious and improvement minded - You know the emerging tools, technologies, and smarter ways of working, getting to the root cause to achieve comprehensive solution is what you do best. * You speak many web languages - and are particularly skilled in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. * Software development is your thing - you have significant experience in PHP, MVC Frameworks (Laravel is a plus), MySQL, and REST/SOAP based web services. * You make it happen - You prioritise effectively, manage competing demands, and deliver high quality solutions that meet the end users' needs, maximising stakeholder value. * Experience with full stack LAMP software - essential * Experienced in one or more Agile, Scrum, Waterfall methodologies - desirable ## Description We are seeking an Engineering Systems Development Specialist to join our team based from various Engineering Depot's across the Southeastern network. 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