Spectrum IT Recruitment
Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) – Fareham – £70k + bonus and benefits
(office based for the first 3 months and then hybrid thereafter)
Tech: OOP, PHP, MySQL, Git
Focus: TDD, Agile, systems optimisation & Greenfield development
Bonus: Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, Docker
An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join an entrepreneurial business based in Fareham.
Working within a dedicated LAMP environment and reporting to the project manager, you will be helping to plan and develop the product and its internal driven websites, data migration and help with support and maintenance of security and storage services.
This innovative technology company have several brands specialising in a variety of high tech solutions including security, data backup and cloud storage platforms. You will be using latest release PHP and web technology including XHTML, CSS, jQuery and Agile/Scum methodology.
The work is aimed at more back end development with an emphasis on Agile processes, systems optimisation, TDD and embracing modern development practices. The company also uses PHPUnit / Selenium to ensure high standards of development.
Desired skill set that includes:
- OOP
- PHP5+
- MySQL
- Git
Beneficial Skills:
- Kubernetes
- Google Cloud / AWS
- Docker
- Load Balancing
- TDD
- Code Review
The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area.
On top of a competitive salary the company offer some fantastic financial and lifestyle benefits including; free access to local gym and health spa, onsite chef (free cooked breakfast & lunch!), childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, pension, BUPA healthcare.
To be considered for this position please send your CV to or call
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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