Php Developer

We are looking for an experienced PHP Laravel developer, ideally with a good working knowledge of SQL, to join our expanding applications development and integrations team. The successful candidate will, on a day-to-day basis, be working under the supervision and guidance of the Senior PHP/SQL Developer and working with other PHP and SQL developers on diverse in-house projects.

RESPONSIBILIES/DUTIES:

• Assist in the development, maintenance and support integrations between Microsoft D365 Business Central, central PHP/Laravel systems (The Hub) and additional microservices
• Help develop, maintain and support an increasing need to export structured management, analytical and reporting data to other companies within the RPM Group, as well as other 3rd party systems
• Collaborate with members of the IT team and Business leads, to define, design, and implement new features to the existing systems, with the role expanding to the development of new systems
• Work in an agile manner, as part of team projects or on independent tasks
• Write clean, efficient, robust, secure and well-documented code
• Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise during development, and post deployment
• Will be working on development projects for RPM companies across EMEA, expanding further afield in the future
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Provide 2nd line support to the Business as directed by senior members of the team related to PHP development issues reported via the ServiceNow helpdesk. Ability to provide solutions or escalate as appropriate
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in web-based development and cloud-based technologies and services
• Develop robust test plans, co-ordinate and lead UAT, and ensure feedback is incorporated into software releases
• Demonstration of the solutions developed to interested stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Three plus years working knowledge of PHP development in a commercial environment, ideally using an MVC framework such as Laravel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention and focus on detail
• Experience of working with APIs and using tools such as Postman for testing/proof of concept
• Excellent understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Good understanding of database querying and development (SQL Server, MySQL)
• Experience using code versioning and planning tools (GIT, DevOps)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, working to time constraints
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to convey technical solutions to nontechnical associates. Role will develop to having to interact with a wide range of departments/companies in various countries, with varying levels of associate hierarchy
• Demonstrated experience working with agile development methodologies
• Understanding of software design patterns and architecture principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (preferrable), or other ERP systems
• Good working knowledge and use of front-end frameworks such as Laravel/Eloquent
• An ability to understand business requirements, and as the role evolves, specify/document solutions and procedures, to improve and streamline business practices
• An understanding of general business workflows, especially around the order to cash process
• Ability to bring flexibility and thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing/changing priorities
• Highly logical thinker who can work in a team and cross functional environment
• Familiarity in creating robust test plans and quality controls
• Sense of urgency and enthusiasm in developing a best-in-class technology led products on behalf of the business
• Computer Science degree
• eCommerce experience is a plus

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