PHP Developer 12-Month-FTC

PHP Developer (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea - (One day per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
(Internal Job Level Reference: Senior Associate)

Join Focus Group and Help Build the Future of Our Internal Platforms

At Focus Group, we're looking for a talented and passionate PHP Developer to join our Technology team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and enhancing a portfolio of business-critical applications that support our continued growth and innovation.

Working alongside a collaborative team of developers, QA specialists, and technology professionals, you'll be responsible for building new functionality, improving existing systems, and helping deliver high-quality software solutions that make a real impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across our bespoke CMS and CRM platforms.
• Writing robust, maintainable code and comprehensive unit tests.
• Collaborating with QA teams to ensure solutions meet acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Supporting development-related issues through a rotating support desk function.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, planning sessions, and team meetings.
• Contributing to a variety of technology projects across the business.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a PHP Developer or similar software development role.
• Strong experience with Laravel.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript, jQuery, and Vue.js.
• Experience working with SQL databases, ideally MariaDB or MySQL.
• Strong HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap skills.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs, with knowledge of tools such as Postman.
• Good understanding of unit testing and software quality practices.
• Experience using Git and version control workflows.
• Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering quality solutions.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within Telecoms, MSP, ICT, or similar industries.
• Exposure to CRM and CMS platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-based development environments.
• Understanding of secure development principles and best practices.
• Experience with .NET technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.
• Awareness of AI technologies and integrations, including Microsoft Copilot, LLMs, and AI-driven automation solutions.

Job Benefits

• Holiday Allowance - 24 days + bank holidays + birthday leave. 
• Hybrid working options - performance depending. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. 
• Paid volunteering day * regular charity events.
• Wider company benefits across health, financial wellbeing, Pension etc.