PHP Developer

PHP Engineer

Location: Leeds, UK, hybrid

Job overview:Responsible for leading the development processes for the development team. While also working on the support and development of all web-based applications. To drive and manage a portfolio of ongoing projects to their successful completion. Working within the Information Technology and Business Information department providing an overall web development function. 

Principle responsibilities:• Provide mentorship to the other developers, including oversight on code reviews and providing structure to their development cycle• Work with the IT Operations Manager to improve development processes and strive to push and use new technologies and frameworks• Development of new web applications for both internal and external use• Leading the design and implementation of functional / non-functional testing processes• Assist with the maintenance and continued development of internal web-based CRM system• Ensure projects are completed within given timelines, taking ownership of the process and the management of the project• Leading the troubleshooting, testing and maintenance of the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimisation and functionality• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle• Follow industry best practices• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary 

Skills and competencies:Essential skills:• Experience of PHP web development, preferably native but can be via a framework• Experience of web technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript• Experience with a relational database system (preferably MySQL)• Good verbal and written communication skills• Good knowledge of development processes• Good knowledge of developing web services• Ability to project manage and prioritise• Strong problem-solving skills• Keen to work in a team and collaborate 

Desirable skills:• Experience of leading a team of developers• Keeps up-to-date with the latest development technologies and frameworks• Ability to successfully work on multiple projects and deadlines• Experience with the Laravel framework• Understanding of version control or using a version control system (Git)• Commercial PHP experience• Experience within the healthcare industry

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