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!