Senior PHP Developer

at  Focus Group

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Unit tests (PHPUnit).
• Javascript, JQuery, Vue.js
• SQL (preferably MariaDB/MySQL)
• Strong understanding of database design, principles and best practices.
• HTML5 / CSS / Bootstrap
• Laravel / PHP including MVC & OOP
• API Development / PostMan
• Working knowledge of branching and using Git version control
• Ability to build meaningful, working relationships with colleagues.
• Proven experience in an equivalent role.
• Customer focused with a desire to understand and deliver customers’ requirements.
• Experience of the software development life cycle.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about delivering high quality products and ensuring standards are met.
• Team player who enjoys problem solving.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience of billing systems (Telecoms, MSP, ICT)
• Exposure to CRM systems
• Exposure to CMS systems
• Relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge or an interest in cloud development.
• Working knowledge of development security principles and practices
• Proven experience in an equivalent role.
• Exposure to DevOps

• To work on projects as required by the business, working under the direction of Leads if applicable alongside guiding junior members of the team to help achieve the desired outcomes.
• To develop change requests and fixes on Focus Bespoke CMS and CRM applications
• To write unit tests and work with the QA Team to ensure new developments are fit for purpose and meet the acceptance criteria.
• To undertake code reviews and ensure design patterns are adhered to.
• To be proficient in implementing database schema changes in adherence to architectural designs, whilst taking ownership to ensure applications are safely updated accordingly.
• To deploy planned and hotfix releases and maintenance works as required in line with the deployment rota.
• To research, suggest, design and implement best practices and improvements to our in house applications.
• To actively participate in standups, team meetings and poker planning sessions.