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Senior Software Engineer

Fairmont Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job position is for a Senior PHP Developer focused on enhancing a rapidly growing platform through both back-end and front-end development.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in PHP and Laravel development, along with strong front-end skills in TailwindCSS and AlpineJS.
  • The role involves collaborating with development and digital marketing teams to create scalable solutions and optimize the platform for SEO and user engagement.
  • Responsibilities include managing AWS infrastructure, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring high code quality through best practices.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

As a Senior PHP Developer, you will work on enhancing a rapidly growing platform, contributing to both back-end and front-end development. Collaborating closely with the development and digital marketing teams, you will create scalable solutions, optimize the platform for SEO and conversions, and play a key role in mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Back-End Development: Build and maintain secure and scalable systems using PHP (v8.1) and Laravel (v9).
  • Front-End Development: Lead efforts to deliver exceptional user experiences, focusing on TailwindCSS, AlpineJS, and Laravel Livewire.
  • SEO and Conversions: Collaborate with the marketing team to implement and test features that improve traffic and user engagement.
  • Infrastructure Management: Ensure high platform availability and performance by managing AWS infrastructure.
  • Mentorship: Guide and support junior developers to foster a culture of learning and excellence.
  • Code Quality: Follow best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to maintain high-quality standards.

Tech Stack

  • Languages & Frameworks: PHP (v8.1), Laravel (v9), Laravel Livewire, AlpineJS, TailwindCSS.
  • Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, RDS, S3, Redis), MySQL (v8), Metabase.
  • Monitoring: NewRelic, Flare.io, OhDear.

Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in PHP and Laravel development.
  • Strong front-end skills with expertise in TailwindCSS, AlpineJS, and related tools.
  • Solid understanding of SEO principles applied in web development.
  • Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and MySQL database optimization.
  • Familiarity with debugging and performance monitoring tools like NewRelic.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with experience in agile environments.
  • A passion for mentoring and supporting team members.

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with VueJS (v3.2).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
  • Understanding of marketplace platforms and user engagement strategies.

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