Graduate / Junior Developer, Python, JavaScript, PHP - London
(Tech stack: Graduate / Junior Developer, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Graduate / Junior Developer)
In 2012 our client launched a social messaging platform that has been taking the US by storm. After an extremely successful period our client has decided to hop across the Atlantic, in a bid to expand their sphere of influence and take up a firm foothold in the UK and European markets.
A number of new offices are being opened in the UK and our client is looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate Graduate / Junior Developer to bring their product to these new markets and help enhance this already successful company!
These roles would be suitable Graduate / Junior Developer who have recently graduated from university and have a basic understanding of any of the following technologies: Python, JavaScript, PHP, React, React Native, Django, Postgres, Docker and Agile; which might have been acquired as part of your degree course or through a placement year in industry.
All Graduate / Junior Developer positions come with the following benefits:
30 days holiday (plus 8 UK Bank Holidays).
Flexible working hours
An early finish on Fridays that fall in the months of June, July and August.
£10,000 training allowance including attendance of Microsoft events and conferences.
4 days a month innovative time.
Free gym membership including yoga sessions.
Summer BBQs.
Birthday bonus package – including time off work on your birthday, dinner at a top restaurant or a paid day trip to a European destination.
Location: London, UK / Remote Working
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.
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Senior Full Stack Web Developer (PHP) £50k-£60k DOE || Remote Working About The ClientThe client, is one of the UK’s most established vaping brands, with over 15 years of industry experience. Operating across ecommerce and retail, the business is known for its high-quality vaping products, UK manufacturing capabilities, and strong focus on customer service. With a loyal customer base and nationwide presence, the client continues to position itself as a trusted leader in the vaping sector.Core Technical Skills Strong proficiency in PHP (modern versions, OOP, best practices)Extensive experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or similarSolid front-end development skills using JavaScript / TypeScriptExperience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, or Angular)Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive designExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs Essential Tools & Ecosystem Experience with version control using Git (branching strategies, pull requests, codereviews) Strong working knowledge of ComposerExperience with npm / Node.jsFamiliarity with build tools (e.g. Vite, Webpack)Experience working with Linux-based development environments Backend & Database Strong experience with MySQLUnderstanding of database design, indexing, and performance optimisationExperience with ORMs (e.g. Eloquent, Doctrine)Knowledge of caching systems (Redis, Memcached) Architecture & Best Practices Proven experience designing scalable and maintainable applicationsStrong understanding of MVC architecture and design patternsExperience writing clean, testable, and well-documented codeUnderstanding of API security, authentication, and authorization DevOps & Deployment Experience with CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with Docker and containerised environmentsUnderstanding of server management and web servers (Nginx, Apache) Experience 5+ years of professional development experience, primarily with PHPProven track record of delivering production-grade web applicationsPrevious experience in a senior role Soft Skills Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to mentor and support junior developersExcellent communication skillsProactive mindset with strong ownership of work Nice-to-Have Familiarity with GraphQLExperience with microservices architectureExposure to automated testing pipelines and QA processesExperience working with magento 2 and building modulesUnderstanding / experience of working with AI agents.Could this be the role for you? If you are interested, click apply!!....Read more...
Senior Frontend React Developer required to join a team of rich and complex User Interface UI design, product champions and wider backend programmers create user friendly web applications in React.
Whether you???re early in your career or have years of experience, we want to hear from you if you???re excited about creating high-quality digital products and growing within a supportive environment.
Requirements
React experience with modern JavaScript, and responsive HTML5 with CSS3.
Git workflow fluency.
TypeScript.
Laravel or full stack exposure to PHP, Go or Node.js
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain responsive web interfaces using React.
Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
Contribute to frontend architecture.
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AWS Infrastructure Engineer required to work on environment build and management for financial technology and infrastructure institutions enabling rapid scale up by leveraging existing cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
Cloud AWS expert with commercial experience of EC2, VPC, EKS, RDS and IAM.
Hands on experience with Prometheus PromQL and Grafana.
Terraform and specifically Terragrunt Infrastructure as Code use to manage complex environments.
Kubernetes cluster fluency, helm charts, ingress controllers, auto scaling etc.
Golang, PHP, or Node.js debug skills.
Implementation of AWS Global Accelerator for multi-region resilience and latency OpenTelemetry collectors and instrumentation libraries.
Responsibilities
AWS Environment build in Terraform and Terragrunt.
Monitoring stack management, Prometheus configuration for metrics.
AWS traffic management using AWS Global Accelerator for low latency performance.
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Tasks are organised into larger projects, with the successful candidate working alongside a project manager and one or more developers or engineers.
A typical day would consist of one or more of the following tasks:
Writing code or markup (PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS etc)
Testing code (own or someone else’s)
Using source control (Git)
Handling first line and second line support requests
Communicating directly with clients and/or other team members
Analysing problems or evaluating solutions
During the day one can expect multiple video/phone calls with clients or other team members as well as regular contact via business instant messaging tools (ie Slack, Teams etc)Training:Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard: The successful candidate will undertake a 24 month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM.
This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions.
You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.
This is a Level 4 qualification. Knowledge modules will include:
Software Development Methodologies and Testing
Systems Analysis and Design
Algorithms, Data Structures and User Interfaces
OOP and Design Patterns
Training Outcome:
Potential for progression into full-time role or Degree Apprenticeship
Employer Description:Life Development Solutions (or just Life Dev) is an IT consulting company based in the West Midlands. We provide software development and devops consultancy to a broad range of business clients. We have over 26 years of experience in the industry and are looking to expand our team in order to better support our growing client base.We offer a full spectrum of software development and devops services. Typically we get involved when clients have problems that cannot be solved with existing resources - identifying performance issues or complex bugs in website infrastructure is a speciality.We often work with other software or design agencies as an enhancement to their existing team. Providing advice and support where required. This work can be anything from coding to managing cloud services to building complex deployment pipelines.Our regular work also includes long term development projects, such as Customer Relationship Management systems (CRM) or Web App development.Core company values include: diligence, respect, curiosity and ethical conduct. We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the expectations of our clients, while also being courteous and approachable to in-house development, project management or design teams. This makes LifeDev a pleasant company to work with for our clients, and a happy working environment for our employees.The technologies, services and frameworks in use by Life Dev are always evolving, and we never shy away from a potential project due to an unfamiliar language or framework alone. However some of the current mainstays are listed below: ● PHP (Laravel, Yii2, WordPress, etc) ● HTML & CSS (SASS) ● JavaScript (some React DOM, Node.js - too many frameworks to list) ● Databases (MySQL, Firebase, Redis etc) ● Containerisation (Docker, DDEV, etc) ● Website optimisation (speed, security, responsiveness, and accessibility) ● Generative AI automations (APIs, services etc) ● Debugging and testing of any system. ● Integration and Automation - using 3rd party APIs and bespoke APIs (Microsoft, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn etc). ● Data processing, complex imports, and export routines. ● Cloud platform management (AWS & Digital Ocean, some Azure) ● Scalability, redundancy, and securityPersonal projects are actively encouraged at Life Dev. While time is not provided within working hours for these projects, the company will support any personal project that is beneficial to the personal professional development of the employee - personal web projects, apis, building games etc are all good examples of this.Working Hours :Flexible working hours. Typically within Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Very occasionally out of hours work will be required (international work or time sensitive deployments etc)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
