Job Description

We are a petite marketing & communications consultancy who handpick our staff and carefully select our clients too; Both love working with us.

We're on the lookout for people who will put their own wellbeing above their careers. Personal improvement; A healthy work-life balance; Colleagues who genuinely care about you...

Yes, we can help with all of that!

Why this role?

For you:

Competitive salary based on your skills and experience (within advertised range depending on experience and skills) 24 days paid holiday Christmas paid holiday Monthly neck, shoulder and back massage (provided by a local qualified clinic) Ad hoc quarterly socials Free drinks, snacks and lunches Company pension scheme 1 week sick pay Personal Bonuses (for exceptional performance) Annual training/personal development budget

For everyone:

Work in a small, friendly team Work in a relaxed, fun, modern environment Free on-site parking Company Bonus (based on company performance) Semi-rural location with forest walks and town centre nearby

For long service:

4 day full time work week (20% less hours, no reduction in salary) Additional day off for birthday Enhanced bonuses for long service Opportunities for progression

Who are we after?

Local people People who do not want to burnout Mature individuals who don't take themselves too seriously Those who genuinely want to do a good job and who want to improve their skills People who want to be part of the growth of our modest consultancy Talented professionals who can manage customer expectations and speak in their language

What role will you perform?

Working under the direction of Head of Technical, you will:

Develop and maintain backend applications and websites using PHP Work with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) under direction from guidance or documentation supplied Design, develop and write code to interface directly with database systems Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimisation and functionality Interpret (with some front end implementation) provided layout elements into dynamic, interactive user interfaces Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic Optimise applications and websites for maximum speed and scalability Write clean, well-designed code and contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle Implement security and data protection measures Collaborate with other team members and clients to gather requirements and design solutions Participate in code reviews to maintain high quality standards Set up and configure new websites on our Linux-based web hosting environment Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to bring innovative solutions to the team

Some experience, qualities and skills you will have:

Minimum 2 years' commercial experience

?? Strong skills in PHP and experience working with at least one modern PHP framework (e.g. Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony) Solid understanding of MySQL and database-driven web applications Solid understanding of OO and MVC programming and design patterns Solid understanding of best practice security, testing and bug fixing principles Experience using Git for version control and collaborative workflows Competence in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end integration Confidence in integrating third-party APIs and troubleshooting technical issues Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills - comfortable engaging with clients and collaborating within a small team Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Attention to detail, self-motivated and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines A passion for learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies WordPress & Shopify experience Expertise in technical SEO implementation, structured data and search console Tag Manager, consent mechanisms, analytics and conversion tracking High proficiency in English A friendly and approachable personality Jargon-free communication skills and have a genuine interest in the success of our clients

Some experience, qualities and skills which would help your application:

Experience with CodeIgniter or Laravel Familiarity with WordPress theme or plugin development Understanding of DevOps or basic server management Proactive attitude toward improving development processes and code quality Qualifications in a Web or Software Development, Marketing or Business related field (A Level or Degree equivalent) Knowledge of Semantic/Fomantic/Tailwind CSS Frameworks Other CMS experience Email marketing experience Strong interest in marketing and a desire to learn and grow in this field Broad understanding of SEO for content marketing Accessibility and Usability best practices Graphic or Web Design Fun hobbies outside of work
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Waterlooville PO7 6XP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

commercial : 2 years (required) PHP: 2 years (required) MySQL: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person