PHP Developer in City of London

Company: Planet Education Networks (PEN)

Job Title: PHP Developer

Location: ONSITE, Canary Wharf, London, UK

Salary: £30K - £40K (Depending on experience and qualification)

Employment: Full Time, Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

About Planet Education Networks (PEN):

Planet Education Networks (PEN) is a dynamic and innovative organisation dedicated to revolutionising education through technology.

We are committed to providing comprehensive solutions and platforms that empower educational institutions worldwide.

With a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from student recruitment systems to global-scale e-learning platforms, PEN is at the forefront of shaping the future of education.

Job Description:

As a PHP Developer at Planet Education Networks (PEN), you will play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of our diverse range of in-house solutions and projects, especially our Student Management System.

This role requires a deep understanding of PHP (Functional Programming), JavaScript, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain functionality for our Student Management System, which handles the complete student journey from admission and registration to communication and reports.
• Develop and maintain features for multiple management portals.
• Optimising existing codebase, SQL queries and extensive reporting modules.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Conduct code reviews, implement best practices, and ensure adherence to coding standards and quality guidelines.
• Mentor and train colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote skill development and professional growth within the team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in software development, with a strong focus on PHP and JavaScript technologies.
• Knowledge of system architectures, design patterns, and best practices for building scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Hands-on experience working on medium or large scale production applications, with a track record of successful implementations and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Experience working on an existing, mature, vanilla PHP application written with functional programming.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Trello.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with a modern PHP framework (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
• Experience with a modern JS framework (React, Vue.js, etc.).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (CircleCI, Jenkins, etc.).

Benefits:

• Private medical (health) insurance with BUPA
• Annual leave (5.6 weeks), including bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advice.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

Join us at Planet Education Networks (PEN) and be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming education through technology.

Apply now to embark on an exciting journey of innovation and impact!