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# PHP/SQL Web Developer

- **Company:** Options Technology
- **Location:** Cambridge, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £33,085
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Big Data, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Laravel, MySQL, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Web Application Security, SQL Databases, Symfony, Web Application Frameworks, Backend, Information Technology, Api Design, Code Restructuring, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5961456916

## About the Role

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options' future growth and success. We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology., The successful candidate will develop tools for the maintenance and monitoring of our systems as well as other business functions within the Market Data Team. It is designed for graduates or final year students of a related degree in a Mathematics, Computer Science or similar area with experience through employment or equivalent collaborative project.

We're looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:

 * One to two years' experience in a related role or through equivalent collaborative project. This can include experience gained through placement or internship.
 * The ability to demonstrate previous work with PHP and MYSQL and large datasets (100GB+).
 * Working knowledge of at least one modern backend language (php8, nodejs, Python, etc.).
 * Understanding of OOP design, Microservice, API design and the necessity of constant refactoring and testing.
 * Experience of a modern web framework e.g. symfony, laravel, Django etc.
 * Knowledge of web application security practices.
 * Experience with container tools such as Docker.
 * Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science or comparable scientific discipline.

We're also looking for candidates with:

 * Strong research, writing and communication skills.
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
 * Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
 * Desire to travel and see the world.
 * Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
 * A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.
 * Strong interpersonal skills.
 * Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.