Senior Software Developer
Reading
Perm

Salary range available upon application

My client is looking to recruit a Senior Software Developer for a perm role based in Reading. The successful candidate will have:
• Strong knowledge of PHP frameworks such as Symfony and Slim
• Strong knowledge of modern design patterns and fundamental design principles behind scalable applications
• Knowledge of modern front-end technologies like Vue.js or React
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Ansible
• Familiarity with testing and code quality tools

ROLE PURPOSE:
• Designing, developing, and testing software implementations for ERP applications.
• Monitoring and evaluating system performance and designing and implementing new programs and features.
• Safeguard the quality of delivered software. Testing systems to ensure they operate reliably, including fault finding, diagnosing, and fixing.
• With your advanced skills in OO and SOLID practices and MVC frameworks, you can provide input in technical discussions to determine the best solution.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Programming and Development:
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Designing database tables and structures
• Develop using agreed standards and tools
• Test and validate developed code
• Safeguard application security and data integrity
• Perform technical analyses for development tasks
• Update and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Assist lead developer with code reviews and testing delivered functionalities
• Advise less experienced team members on best practices

IT Planning and Execution:
• Contributing to SCRUM meetings
• Preparing development and alignment with organisational vision and values
• Considering application security and measures for preventing damage, loss, break-ins, etc.
• Considering contingencies and fall-back when promoting code to live environment, prepare a functional test plan

Application Support:
• Acts as third-line support when issues are escalated to the application dept.
• Critical support and maintenance of ERP-related systems