Senior Software Engineer - PHP

at  Twinkl

Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation in education technology? At Twinkl, we’re shaping the future of learning, and we need passionate Senior Software Engineers like you to join our dynamic team!
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in one of our new product engineering teams, driving a culture of innovation and excellence.
Your responsibilities will include delivering key features within your product team, spearheading site reliability engineering efforts, and contributing to the modernisation of our platform.
Why Twinkl?
We’re not just another company - we’re a community that values diversity, fosters shared responsibilities, and empowers you to explore your passion and professional goals.
Plus, we’re embarking on an exciting technical modernization journey over the next 4-5 years, including a cloud migration and a transition to microservice-based architecture with a modern web platform frontend.
What We’re Looking For:
Senior Engineers who believe in the transformative power of education and technology.
Problem solvers with a can-do attitude, adept at navigating challenges both independently and collaboratively.
Extensive experience with object-oriented PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Passion for delivering top-notch, reliable software through rigorous testing and observability practices.
Excitement and dedication to Twinkl’s values and the broader field of education technology.
If you’re ready to make a difference in the world of EdTech, and you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, then Twinkl is the place for you! Join us in revolutionising education, one line of code at a time.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for team members who are excited and passionate about Twinkl’s values and education/EdTech as a whole. You’ll have a can-do attitude and be capable of working autonomously as an individual or as part of a team, using agile values, principles and practices.

• Have the ability to navigate challenges with a can-do attitude, whether you’re working autonomously or as part of a team
• Have extensive professional experience with object oriented PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Have a passion for delivering high quality reliable software through ownership, testing and observability

IN RETURN FOR EVERYTHING YOU CAN BRING, WE CAN OFFER YOU AN EXCITING ROLE IN A FAST-GROWING AND DYNAMIC BUSINESS, WITH PLENTY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

• From day 1 - Westfield Health, 29 annual leave days per year plus up to four additional days that may be awarded each year by the company, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home, Twinkl subscription
• After probation - company sick pay and cycle to work scheme
• Long term service rewards - Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay.

We are looking for team members who are excited and passionate about Twinkl’s values and education/EdTech as a whole. You’ll have a can-do attitude and be capable of working autonomously as an individual or as part of a team, using agile values, principles and practices.

• Have the ability to navigate challenges with a can-do attitude, whether you’re working autonomously or as part of a team
• Have extensive professional experience with object oriented PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Have a passion for delivering high quality reliable software through ownership, testing and observabilit