Senior Full-Stack Engineer

About The Company Verso Recruitment Group is a reputable and innovative staffing agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, Verso Recruitment Group prides itself on understanding client needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions that foster long-term success. The company values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that both clients and candidates receive exceptional service. As a forward-thinking organization, Verso Recruitment Group invests in building lasting relationships and maintaining a deep understanding of market trends to support the growth of its clients and candidates alike. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer with expertise in PHP and Symfony to join our dynamic engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse and modern technology landscape, including backend services, user interfaces, data processing pipelines, and database management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the company's platform, contributing to architectural decisions and technological innovations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple programming languages and frameworks, thrives in a collaborative environment, and possesses a structured approach to solving complex engineering challenges. Qualifications Proven experience with PHP and the Symfony framework, demonstrating the ability to develop scalable and maintainable backend services.Hands-on experience building modern, responsive front-end applications using React.Practical knowledge of developing Python services or data processing pipelines.Strong understanding of SQL databases, including query optimization and data structure design.Ability to work confidently across multiple languages and frameworks, adapting to project requirements.Excellent problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach to technical challenges.Experience working within collaborative, cross-functional teams including product, QA, and infrastructure teams.Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance backend services using PHP and Symfony, ensuring robustness and scalability.Design and optimise user interfaces with React to deliver engaging and user-friendly experiences.Create and support Python-based data processing services, enabling efficient data management and analysis.Collaborate with database administrators and developers to design, query, and optimise SQL databases.Participate in architectural discussions, providing insights and making informed technical decisions.Ensure high code quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.Support ongoing modernisation initiatives by refactoring legacy systems and adopting new technologies.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across multiple layers of the technology stack.Contribute to fostering a positive, innovative, and collaborative engineering culture focused on quality and continuous improvement. Benefits Joining our team provides an array of benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. You will have the opportunity to work on a technically diverse stack that includes PHP, Symfony, React, Python, and SQL, allowing for continuous learning and skill development. The role offers a significant impact on the company's platform evolution, with opportunities to influence architectural decisions and contribute to strategic projects. Our collaborative environment encourages knowledge sharing and teamwork, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Additionally, the organization is committed to investing in its employees’ future, providing stability, growth potential, and pathways into leadership or specialised roles. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working with four days on-site and one day from home, support work-life balance and a positive working environment. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances innovation, creativity, and overall company success. Our hiring practices are designed to promote fairness and equality, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected.