PHP Developer (BSc Software Engineer Degree Apprenticeship)

Key responsibilities will include:

• Help maintain and improve existing PHP applications
• Codeclean, semantic HTML5 and CSS3
• MySQL database administration - createand editdatabase structures
• Build user-friendly interfaces that are easy to navigate
• Resole bugs, errors and performance issues on existing systems
• Keep up to date with web technologies and design trends

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Understanding and experience of PHP
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• JavaScript (jQuery essential, Vue.js a plus)
• Knowledge of cross browser testing
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

Personal qualities

• The ability to handle a number of tasks simultaneously
• An understanding of best practices for search engine optimisation
• The ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

Desired qualifications

112 UCAS points from A-Levels or Level 3 BTEC (ideally including IT or Computer Science) or completion of a Level 3 IT apprenticeship (or equivalent).

Future prospects

The employer is ready to invest in training to develop the skills of the successful candidate. It is a long-term career opportunity.

Things to consider

Benefits:

• Collaborative culture - we encourage a supportive atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Early finish Friday available
• Pension scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Free gym membership
• At work desk massage and wellness support