PHP Developer 12-Month-FTC

Department: Software Development Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Compensation: £55,000 - £60,000 / year Description PHP Developer (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Hybrid Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Join Focus Group and Help Build the Future of Our Internal Platforms At Focus Group, we're looking for a talented and passionate PHP Developer to join our Technology team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and enhancing a portfolio of business-critical applications that support our continued growth and innovation. Working alongside a collaborative team of developers, QA specialists, and technology professionals, you'll be responsible for building new functionality, improving existing systems, and helping deliver high-quality software solutions that make a real impact across the business. Key Responsibilities What You'll Be DoingDeveloping new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across our bespoke CMS and CRM platforms.Writing robust, maintainable code and comprehensive unit tests.Collaborating with QA teams to ensure solutions meet acceptance criteria and quality standards.Supporting development-related issues through a rotating support desk function.Participating in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, planning sessions, and team meetings.Contributing to a variety of technology projects across the business.Working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a PHP Developer or similar software development role.Strong experience with Laravel.Solid understanding of JavaScript, jQuery, and Vue.js.Experience working with SQL databases, ideally MariaDB or MySQL.Strong HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap skills.Experience developing and consuming APIs, with knowledge of tools such as Postman.Good understanding of unit testing and software quality practices.Experience using Git and version control workflows.Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering quality solutions.Desirable Skills Experience within Telecoms, MSP, ICT, or similar industries.Exposure to CRM and CMS platforms.Knowledge of cloud-based development environments.Understanding of secure development principles and best practices.Experience with .NET technologies.Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.Awareness of AI technologies and integrations, including Microsoft Copilot, LLMs, and AI-driven automation solutions. Job Benefits Holiday Allowance - 24 days + bank holidays + birthday leave.Hybrid working options - performance depending.Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.Paid volunteering day * regular charity events.Wider company benefits across health, financial wellbeing, Pension etc. Focus Group data privacy notice:- https://focusgroup.co.uk/information/privacy-notice/