Software Engineer (PHP)

Do you love building scalable applications and working with modern PHP frameworks? Are you excited by the chance to develop a fast-growing SaaS platform and see the direct impact of your work?

We're supporting a dynamic tech-driven business who are looking for a Software Engineer to join their team. You'll work in an Agile environment building a cloud-based product that streamlines and automates processes for high-volume users. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and contributing ideas in a collaborative environment, this role could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

As a Software Engineer, you will...

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP, MySQL and JavaScript.
• Write clean, maintainable code and follow best development and testing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver new features.
• Support performance improvements, troubleshooting and continuous platform enhancement.

Requirements:

As a Software Engineer, you will need...

• 3+ years of software engineering experience across PHP, MySQL and JavaScript.
• Experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel) and Git version control.
• Strong understanding of front-end principles and intuitive user experience.
• Experience working on finance systems, fintech platforms, or highly numerical transaction-driven products.

Desirables:

As a Software Engineer, can you...

• Work with modern JS frameworks (React or Vue).
• Demonstrate experience with AI tools or APIs.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Work with search and real-time technologies such as Meilisearch or WebSockets.

If you want to join a supportive tech team, work with modern tools, and make an impact on a rapidly scaling product - APPLY NOW!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.