Job Description

Are you looking to join a Top 100 NI company where your work truly makes an impact? Would you like to be an integral part of a team that supports the production of over 10 million lenses each year? Whether you're a programmer with a passion for Web Services or SQL databases, or an engineer familiar with the Laravel framework, we're looking for driven individuals to help shape the future of our technology-driven operations.

Our software powers the production of high-quality plastic lenses -- principally varifocals-- in over 300 labs across 70 countries. With a legacy dating back to 1947, Crossbows is known for its innovative design and as the R&D hub of a globally recognized consumer eyewear brand.

As a

PHP Development Engineer

, you will have the opportunity to work with a small, proactive team. No day is the same, as your role will encompass a varied range of ongoing projects, from developing and maintaining software functions, web apps and databases, to providing support for our clients' varied requests.

Job Title:

PHP Development Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

The successful

PHP Development Engineer

will be part of a small software engineering team. Their main responsibilities will be developing and maintaining our software systems. This will include:

Working with the Laravel framework building web apps

Designing, implementing and testing resource-based REST API web services

Designing and enhancing the SQL database structure

Working with JetBrains IDE for PHP and Database

Utilising these reporting systems to analyse our clients' use of our products

What We Need To See

1 years' experience with Laravel framework or a similar PHP framework programming experience

Degree in Software Development/Engineering or equivalent

Working with HTML, CSS and Javascript (React or Vue)

Experience with SQL database

Strong logical thinking ability

Who You Are

Must be collaborative and a team player

Must have initiative, fresh ideas and a fresh outlook

Must have good problem-solving skills

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

Experience with using Bitbucket/Git

Experience with PHPUnit testing

Experience with Mobile Application development (Android, iOS)

Experience with .Net Xamarin/MAUI

What's in It for You?

Joining our team means more than just a job -- it's a career with real rewards:

Competitive, attractive salary

that reflects your skills and impact

33 days' of annual leave

, including public holidays, so you can recharge properly

Ongoing professional development

, fully supported to keep you at the top of your game

Health cash plan

to support your everyday wellbeing needs

A positive, collaborative team culture

where your voice matters

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

- drive green and save money

Solid workplace pension

to invest in your future

Company share scheme

- own a part of our success

A diverse mix of projects

to keep your work interesting and your skills growing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee stock ownership plan Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Craigavon BT66 8TP