Senior Software Engineer – PHP

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Veracross
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Category: IT & Technology
Company Description

Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry. We are a growing, values-led community of 350 employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning. And we’re succeeding! As of early 2024, we are supporting 3200+ schools in 60 countries. Veracross is five product brands in one global tech company: Veracross SIS

is a one-person, one-record school management platform. Magnus Health

provides cloud-based Student Health Record (SHR) solutions. Digistorm

connects with their communities through Digistorm Websites, Digistorm Funnel, and Digistorm Apps. Epraise

incentivizes student well-being and connects teachers, students, and families. Firefly

provides an online learning space for students and teachers. Position Description

We are seeking a Senior PHP Engineer with deep expertise in PHP and the Laravel framework. This role will be involved in working on a greenfield product, serving nurses, school administrators, students, and parents. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, collaborating with the team to deliver high-quality code, optimizing performance, and ensuring the technical quality of the solutions. Being part of a team of software engineers, you will collaborate to ensure the solutions that are put in place align with business direction and technical objectives, whilst breaking down tasks, estimating, and setting delivery expectations. Reporting to the Software Architect, you will have the opportunity to impact technical decisions and be involved in software architectural decisions. You will support the adoption of a continuous delivery focused environment, working with our DevOps Engineers and taking advantage of the services in AWS. Responsibilities

Design and develop high-quality, scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel. Ensure the security of applications through best practices in coding and architecture. Plan and estimate development efforts, breaking down tasks and setting realistic timelines. Report to the Software Architect on estimation and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and technical solutions. Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from development through to deployment and post-launch support. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing application performance and scalability. Perform code reviews, adhere to coding standards, and promote best practices in software engineering. Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Stay current with the latest technologies and trends in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, and web development. Minimum Requirements

Extensive experience in PHP, Laravel (5+ years), with experience in Inertia being an advantage. Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns. Expertise with RESTful APIs, including designing, integrating, and securing APIs for scalable web applications. Proficient with database technologies including relational databases such as MySQL and ORM frameworks such as Eloquent. Experience with JavaScript front-end technologies such as Vue.js. Proficiency with Git for managing source code. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions, automated testing, deployment to AWS. Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker. Expertise in breaking down tasks and estimating development efforts. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Benefits

Our team is fully remote - everyone works from home. 25 days holiday, plus public holidays. 4% matched pension contributions. Payroll Giving. Private medical. Discounted Gym Membership. Cycle Scheme. Enhanced Sick pay. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and shared Paternity Leave pay. Employee Assistance Program. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We seek to infuse diversity and inclusion in everything we do while promoting a culture where differences are embraced as strengths; opportunities are equal and accessible; consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential. Veracross does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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