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Software Engineer - PHP - Manchester

Circle Recruitment
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£40,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Software Engineer specializing in PHP, located in Manchester.
  • Candidates should have a passion for open-source technology and experience in building real-time applications.
  • The position requires at least some experience with PHP, Linux, and other open-source tools, with a salary range of £40,000 - £60,000 plus benefits.
  • The role includes hands-on development, team collaboration, and a hybrid work setup with approximately two days in the office.
  • Additional skills in SQL, Python, C#, and cloud technologies like AWS are considered a bonus.

Software Engineer - PHP - Manchester

Are you a Software Engineer with a passion for open-source technology such as PHP, Linux and a drive to work on innovative real-time solutions? We're looking for several Software Engineer from with PHP experience to join our growing client in Manchester! Ideally, I am looking for a PHP developer experienced in building real-time applications with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Sybase

Experience required:

  • Be an Open-Source Enthusiast, i.e. have hands-on experience with open-source technologies, particularly PHP, JavaScript, jQuery and Linux
  • Knowledge of WebSockets, Redis Pub/Sub, and message brokers like RabbitMQ
  • Experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) infrastructure
  • Swoole or Ratchet for async PHP processing, and familiarity with event-driven architectures and RESTful API optimization would be a bonus
  • Enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and learning from others.
  • Any experience around SQL, Python & C# would also be a of interest
  • If you come from cloud background in AWS this would be bonus, as would be some DevOps knowledge

They are a dynamic software team of six, focused on developing cutting-edge solutions in the telecommunications industry. As part of the team, you'll work with the latest open-source technologies to create scalable, high-performance applications that power real-time communication solutions.

  • Hands-On Development - Work on new projects from the ground up, using technologies like PHP, JavaScript, JQuery and Linux.
  • Team Collaboration - Join a supportive and skilled team where you can build your expertise and contribute to meaningful projects.
  • Hybrid Work Setup - Balance office collaboration (approx. 2 days per week in Manchester) with flexible remote work.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Develop, test, and maintain software applications in PHP, and other open-source tools on mainly Linux platforms. Build scalable, real-time applications using frameworks like Swoole and Workerman for asynchronous PHP processing.
  • Collaborate with the team to design and implement high-quality, scalable solutions.
  • Work on both backend and frontend tasks, with opportunities to specialize over time.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's overall code quality.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies to bring fresh ideas and best practices to the team.
  • Implement Asynchronous Processing & Real-Time Messaging - Use WebSockets, message brokers (e.g., Redis Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ), and push notifications for real-time data and client updates.

Ready to start your career in a fast-paced, rewarding field? Join this team and make an impact on the future of telecommunications!

They are looking to pay a starting salary of between £40,000 - £60,000 + Benefits + Training + Hybrid work (around 2 days in the office) To apply, press apply now or send your CV to Matthew.Leach @ circlerecruitment.com

Keywords: Software Developer / PHP / Linux / LAMP / jQuery / JavaScript / Python / Manchester

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.