PHP Developer

(Internal Job Level Reference: Senior Associate) Join Focus Group and Help Build the Future of Our Internal Platforms Focus Group is looking for a talented and passionate PHP Developer to join our growing Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and enhancing a portfolio of business-critical applications that support our continued growth and innovation. Working alongside a collaborative team of developers, QA specialists, and technology professionals, you’ll be responsible for building new functionality, improving existing systems, and delivering high-quality software solutions that make a real impact across the business. The Role As a PHP Developer, you’ll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, contributing to both new development projects and the ongoing enhancement of existing applications. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across Focus Group’s bespoke CMS and CRM platforms.
• Write clean, maintainable code and comprehensive unit tests.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure developments meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Support development-related issues through a rotating support desk function.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and team meetings.
• Contribute to a variety of projects across the technology function.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver effective business solutions.

• Proven experience in a PHP Developer or Software Developer role.
• Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Solid knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, and Vue.js.
• Experience working with SQL databases, ideally MariaDB or MySQL.
• Strong HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap skills.
• Experience building and consuming APIs, with knowledge of tools such as Postman.
• Understanding of unit testing and software quality practices.
• Experience using Git and version control workflows.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Passion for delivering high-quality software and continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within Telecoms, MSP, ICT, or related industries.
• Exposure to CRM and CMS platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-based development environments.
• Understanding of secure development principles and best practices.
• Experience with .NET technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.
• Awareness of AI technologies and integrations, including Microsoft Copilot, LLMs, and AI-driven automation solutions

• Hybrid working options - performance depending.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Paid volunteering day * regular charity events.
• Wider company benefits across health, financial wellbeing, Pension etc.