Senior PHP Developer

Senior PHP Developer Job Description About the Company Tank Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to delivering tailored staffing solutions, Tank Recruitment prides itself on understanding client needs and sourcing candidates who drive business success. Our company values integrity, professionalism, and a proactive approach to recruitment, ensuring both clients and candidates experience a seamless and rewarding partnership. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, supporting our employees' growth and development while maintaining high standards of service excellence. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior PHP Developer to join our client's dynamic engineering team based in Hertfordshire. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale web applications that are vital to the company's operations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the company's core platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and efficient. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to deliver innovative technical solutions that meet business objectives. This position provides a platform for technical leadership, allowing you to influence best practices and contribute significantly to the company's digital growth and success. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in PHP development with proven experience in building robust applications without heavy reliance on frameworks. You should have a solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB, along with proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and web application architecture. Experience working within Linux-based development environments is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a strong grasp of secure coding principles, software engineering best practices, and the ability to design scalable systems optimized for performance. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital. Desirable qualifications include experience with caching and performance optimization technologies, knowledge of distributed storage solutions, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and an understanding of SEO and large-scale web platform management. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP-based web applications to meet evolving business needs.Write clean, secure, and scalable code adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.Design and optimise database schemas, queries, and application performance to ensure efficiency and reliability.Build new features and improve existing functionalities across the company's platforms.Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of code quality.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve application and production issues promptly.Produce comprehensive technical documentation and contribute to architectural decisions and system designs.Support continuous improvement initiatives, including refactoring, process enhancements, and automation efforts.Work closely with development, QA, and support teams to ensure successful project delivery and deployment. Benefits Our client offers a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefits scheme that includes health insurance, pension contributions, and paid time off. The role provides opportunities for professional development through training programs, certifications, and industry events. You will be part of a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages knowledge sharing and career growth. Additionally, the hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively. The company fosters a culture of recognition and support, ensuring employees feel valued and motivated to excel in their roles. Equal Opportunity Tank Recruitment and our clients are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.