Senior PHP Developer

Senior PHP Developer Job DescriptionAbout The Company Tank Recruitment is a reputable and innovative recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. With a strong focus on technology and digital solutions, Tank Recruitment prides itself on delivering exceptional staffing services that align with clients' strategic goals. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and understanding client needs has established us as a trusted partner in the recruitment landscape. We foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous learning, enabling our team members to thrive and deliver value to both clients and candidates. About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our client's engineering team in Hertfordshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a forward-thinking technology business that specializes in large-scale web applications. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and enhancing critical business systems, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and high-performing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet business needs. This position provides a platform for technical growth, leadership, and meaningful contribution to impactful projects. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in PHP development, with a focus on practical, hands-on experience in building robust web applications. A solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB is essential, along with proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and familiarity with Linux-based development environments. Candidates should demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to write clean, secure, and scalable code. Experience working independently and within a team, along with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement, are highly valued. Desirable qualifications include knowledge of caching technologies, distributed storage solutions, CI/CD practices, and understanding of SEO and large-scale web platform architecture. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and optimise PHP-based web applications, ensuring high standards of code quality and security.Design and optimise database schemas to support application performance and scalability.Build new features and enhance existing functionalities to improve user experience and operational efficiency.Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance activities to uphold best practices.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.Troubleshoot and resolve application and production issues promptly, minimizing downtime and impact.Create comprehensive technical documentation to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy discussions to align with business goals.Support continuous improvement initiatives, including refactoring code and optimizing development processes.Work closely with QA teams, support staff, and other developers to ensure seamless project delivery and deployment. Benefits Joining Tank Recruitment's client offers a compelling benefits package, including competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. Employees will have access to ongoing training, career progression pathways, and a supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration. The company also provides health and wellness programs, pension schemes, and other employee-centric perks designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. This role presents an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on cutting-edge projects within a thriving organization. Equal Opportunity Tank Recruitment and our clients are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds enrich our team and contribute to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and look forward to welcoming talented individuals to our community.