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Senior PHP Engineer

2 hours, 6 minutes ago
United Kingdom
Full-time
Senior
Backend Engineer
Software Development
Agile Docker PHP Scrum Solid.js
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Arbor

Arbor

Arbor is the leading cloud MIS provider in the UK, empowering schools and MATs to collaborate effectively, save time, and enhance pupil achievement through centralized data management and insightful analytics.

IT Services
51-250
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Description

  • Work closely with the Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, QA Engineer, and Product Manager to shape solutions for feature requests.
  • Lead the creation of detailed documentation for new feature developments, including diagrams for project understanding.
  • Develop and implement advanced tests for new features to ensure strong coverage and reliability.
  • Produce well-architected, efficient, and scalable code using established design patterns and methodologies.
  • Take a leadership role in code reviews and pair programming sessions, mentoring colleagues and raising engineering standards.
  • Lead and participate in tech talks, workshops, and team learning initiatives to share knowledge across the team.
  • Contribute to the development of Arbor’s core systems and processes.
  • Help improve product quality and lead time across the engineering team.

Requirements

  • Extensive and demonstrated experience with object-oriented languages and software development.
  • Considerable software development experience, specifically with PHP.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and principles such as SOLID and DRY.
  • Expertise in relational database technologies.
  • Proven experience designing and writing APIs and services in a service-oriented environment.
  • Leadership qualities demonstrated through collaboration and mentorship.
  • A proactive problem-solving approach with a strategic mindset.
  • Strong written and spoken English skills for presenting ideas, with the ability to work with a London-based HQ.
  • Experience with enterprise solutions and large-scale systems (bonus).
  • Familiarity with Scrum or other agile development processes (bonus).
  • Experience with cloud computing (bonus).
  • Experience with Docker and containerisation (bonus).
  • Familiarity with refactoring, Clean Code, Domain-Driven Design, Test-Driven Development, and similar practices (bonus).

Benefits

  • Salary of £70,000 to £80,000.
  • 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays, made up of 25 days annual leave plus 7 extra company-wide days over Easter, Summer, and Christmas.
  • Life assurance at 3x annual salary.
  • Comprehensive wellness support through AIG Smart Health, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support, counselling, and personalised health checks.
  • Private dental insurance with Bupa.
  • Salary sacrifice pension through Scottish Widows.
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave at 20 weeks full pay, plus 6 weeks full pay paternity leave.
  • Dedicated professional development budget for CPD courses, upskilling resources, and professional memberships.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A dedicated wellbeing team offering initiatives such as mindfulness, lunch and learns, manager training, and mental health first aid training.
  • Five free return-to-work maternity coaching sessions.
  • Access to Calm and Bippit for wellbeing and financial coaching.
  • Volunteer day each year for a charity of your choice.
  • Dog-friendly offices.

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