A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join a progressive tech company based in West Sussex. Apex8 encompasses a group of companies which deals with the marketing, pricing and purchase of thousands of vehicles every month. We are the fastest growing company in our sector and we have seen rapid growth over the past 6 years. We focus on lead generation and develop our own products and tools to provide a first-rate user experience and allow us to process over 100,000 enquiries each month. We promote an excellent company culture and working environment with modern offices.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated middle weight, Full Stack Software Developer to join our dynamic team. As our ideal candidate you will possess expertise in Symfony/Core PHP, ReactJS or other JavaScript frameworks, MySQL, and New Relic. You should be comfortable working on both support tasks and new projects, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in their approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using Symfony/Core PHP and ReactJS or other JavaScript frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy new features and enhancements.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure the stability and performance of existing applications.
- Optimise application performance through code refactoring, database tuning, and other optimisation techniques.
- Utilise monitoring tools such as New Relic, to identify performance bottlenecks and proactively address issues.
- Write clean, well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Take ownership of tasks and projects, demonstrating a proactive and self-motivated attitude towards achieving goals.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
- Experience with AWS services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of web security principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Symfony/Core PHP to a high level.
- Strong expertise in ReactJS or other JavaScript frameworks.
- Solid understanding of MySQL database management.
- Experience with New Relic or similar monitoring tools.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks as needed.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Salary bracket £48k to £53k dependent upon experience.
This is ideally a hybrid working model based in West Sussex but fully remote may be considered.
If you are passionate about developing innovative solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our products and making a positive impact on our customers' experiences.