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Senior PHP Developer

As a PHP and MySQL expert, this is your opportunity to join a friendly, highly skilled, internal development team as we continue to evolve our CRM and Billing Systems.

Job Title: Senior PHP Developer

Salary: £60,000

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea (Hybrid: 1 day a week in office)

Established in 2003, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent providers of essential business technology.

The Senior PHP Developer is responsible for the design and implementation building new functionality and supporting existing functionality across Focus Group’s portfolio of internal applications and services.

This multi-faceted role will involve working closely with the internal development team developing and defining set deliverables that are fit for purpose.

Principal Responsibilities/Duties

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.

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

At Focus Group you can be proud of what you do, how you do it and feel a true part of the team. We work hard to create an inclusive, collaborative and rewarding environment where you are inspired to achieve brilliant things and really make a difference to the future of our business.

We’re proud to have built an outstanding place to work where people thrive and are recognised for their achievements. We’re delighted to have been named one of the UK’s best 100 Companies to Work for 2021 and a British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) 2023 Vision Award Winner for London & South East for our commitment to culture and ESG.

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What You Should Know About Senior PHP Developer, Focus Group

Join Focus Group as a Senior PHP Developer and take your career to new heights! If you're passionate about PHP and MySQL and want to work in a friendly, skilled environment, this role is perfect for you. Based in Shoreham-by-Sea with a hybrid work model, you'll be an essential part of our internal development team, evolving our CRM and Billing Systems. We are looking for someone who loves coding and is eager to shape new functionalities while supporting existing ones across our portfolio of internal applications. As a Senior PHP Developer, your daily tasks will involve leading projects with the development team, providing mentorship to junior developers, and ensuring high-quality unit tests align with our QA standards. You will get the chance to employ your skills in database schema changes while adhering to architectural designs and conducting code reviews. Collaboration is key, as you will actively participate in team meetings, standups, and planning sessions to enhance our products with best practices. With a positive company culture that values inclusivity and rewards innovation, you will feel proud of your contributions and achievements at Focus Group, a recognized leader in business technology since 2003.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior PHP Developer at Focus Group?

As a Senior PHP Developer at Focus Group, your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing new features for our CRM and Billing Systems, guiding junior team members, developing change requests and fixes on our bespoke applications, writing unit tests, and working closely with our QA Team to guarantee high-quality software. Additionally, you'll participate in code reviews, database schema changes, and maintain our applications, all while advocating for best practices in development.