PHP Software Engineer
Contract length - 12 months FTC
Start date - ASAP (must be within a 2 week notice)
Location - mostly remote in England. Berkshire office day 1 to collect equipment
The client is a fast growing SaaS business. As a PHP Developer you will develop, maintain, and provide production support to existing systems. This role requires extensive PHP and Symfony knowledge as well as the ability to work independently within an established codebase.
PHP Software Engineer - Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain internal systems
Deliver work through the full SDLC in an agile environment
Investigate and resolve production defects and issues
Maintain and modernise legacy applications
Write automated unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
PHP Software Engineer - Requirements
5+ years' commercial experience with PHP 8+ development
Symfony commercial experience
RESTful API development and integration
Strong HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript skills
Strong SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar)
Linux, Git, Docker
Automated unit and integration testing
AWS experience (or similar cloud package)
Strong object-orientated programming, SOLID principles, scalable code practices
Strong problem solver
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
For more information, please contact Katie at Matched Group.
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)
