Job Description
Responsibilities of the Mid/Senior PHP Developer:
- Required to work in an environment where the data being input into the developed system is highly confidential and will have experience in developing code that supports strong security.
- A well-structured and project driven individual that is able to plan and set accurate delivery expectations and is used to providing regular updates to their line manager on their progress.
- Working with other development team members and software architects for designing and implementing the solutions.
- Keep abreast of technology/software enhancements and how they would apply and would be used within NetPay.
- Participate in daily team meetings to discuss progress with other team members using a SCRUM methodology.
- Preferable ambition to progress in the business as it grows.
Requirements of the Mid/Senior PHP Developer:
- Minimum 3 years commercial software development experience with PHP.
- Strong experience with PHP MVC frameworks (Phalcon, Laravel, Zend, CodeIgniter etc.)
- Experience with REST Web Service APIs development.
- Experience with test driven development and PHP Unit Testing.
- Experience with databases, ERD designing, advanced query writing and optimisation.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (Mongo, Cassandra etc.) but not essential.
- Experience with Message Queue (Rabbit, Kafka, Active) but not essential.
- Experience with native JavaScript and frameworks such as Vue JS, React, jQuery, Twitter Bootstrap, etc.
- Experience with Version Control System such as GIT, SVN etc.
- Graduation from Software Engineering or similar discipline is essential.
Key Competencies and Behaviours:
- Strategic Thinking - Considers the longer-term impact of day to day decisions. Considers the requirements and goals of the business when prioritising day to day work and projects.
- Accountability - Takes ownership of issues to get resolutions that benefit the business.
- Problem Solving and Analysis - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data is required. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques in obtaining solutions.
- Teamwork and Collaboration - High sense of ownership and urgency with experience in working in and co-ordinating a team to get the job done and deliver upon the objectives and goals of the business.
Customer Focus - Makes and meets internal customer commitments understanding that their requirements are what drive those of the business and keep the doors open.