Junior PHP Developer & Support Analyst (ID: Ilw2RAXj)

Place of Work: Hybrid
Salary: £ 28,000 - £ 35,000 (Per Annum)
Date Posted: 17-Jun-2025
Expiry Date: 12-Dec-2026
Job Details:
Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Software Engineering & Development
Career Level: Junior Software Developer
Contractual Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Qualifications: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software
Experience: 2+ years experience in a similar role
Positions Available: 1
Skills Required
  • CSS
  • Git Version Control
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • Mysql
  • PHP
  • React.js
  • RESTful APIs
Bonus
  • Performance Bonus
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Yearly Bonus
Benefits
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Work from Home
Job Description

As a Junior PHP Developer and Support Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with experienced developers, and contribute to the growth of our team.

PHP Developer / Support Analyst Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1st class front-line support to clients, troubleshoot issues, and problem-solve.
  • Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, MySQL, and other relevant technologies, with an initial primary focus on reducing the number of support tickets and improving our own internal in-house support tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new features.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

Knowledge, skills and experience - (Essential)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or JQuery).
  • Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).

Very strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Passion for learning and growing as a developer.

Knowledge, skills and experience - (Desirable)

  • Knowledge of PHP frameworks (e.g., Twig, Symfony).
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with front-end libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js).
  • Basic understanding of Linux server administration.

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Harpenden, AL5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

  • Software development: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harpenden, AL5

  • Location Flexible - 2-3 days a week in the company’s office (currently in Harpenden) and 2-3 days a week working remotely from home.

Company overview:

We are a high-growth early-stage software company providing a greenfield SaaS platform to the estate agency and legal sectors.

Position: Junior PHP Developer  -  Job Type: Full-time  -  Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 plus discretionary performance-related bonus

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