Find your next tech and IT Job or contract PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...) in England

The PHP developer creates websites and applications using the PHP programming language, which enables the generation of dynamic web pages and communication with the MySQL server. PHP can be used in three scenarios: without a framework (environment), with a proprietary framework (created by the developer), with an Open Source framework (Zen, Symfony, codelgniter, cakePHP). In collaboration with the project manager, they establish specifications in accordance with the client's needs and constraints. Based on this, they propose the most suitable solution and then develop dynamic pages using their preferred software tools: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), MAMP (Mac, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP).

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Junior Business Intelligence Developer - Department for Culture, Media and Sport - HEO

Government Digital & Data
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MySQL

£34k-38k
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

This role will report to the Business Intelligence Lead. You will be expected to work independently but also flexibly as part of a team. To enhance data driven decision making you will assist in the build and implementation of products that transform the way we manage and interact with data, creating innovative solutions that ultimately provide an intuitive experience for a wide array of users primarily within Finance, HR and Commercial. These products will be held within the Corporate BI Platform, comprising two components: a data warehouse and reporting/dashboarding tools. The initial focus of the BI platform has been the core Finance and HR reporting and data processes, but we plan to expand the platform to bring in a range of other non-corporate data sources as well. As the Junior Business Intelligence Developer your key responsibilities will be Technically facilitate the expansion of the BI platform data warehouse, through developing data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) pipelines. Collaborate with teams across DCMS to assist the BI team in understanding reporting requirements. Assist the BI team with the creation of self service, user intuitive reports within a business analytics reporting tool (currently Looker Studio). Assist in the transition from a Google-based environment to Microsoft 365 by adapting and replicating existing processes to ensure seamless functionality within the new platform.

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Digital, Information & Technology (DIT) Senior Software Developer - MoD - SEO

Government Digital & Data
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TypeScript

£44k-56k
England, United Kingdom

A software developer designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. In this role, you will: Be responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse In this role, you will be responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach. You will create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. You will be able to integrate APIs such as and and develop services in line with the Government Digital Service Standard. You will test and document code releases and support the team at GDS Service Assessments. As a Senior Software Developer, you will: Technical Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents user interfaces using the right standards and tools. Work with Typescript​, Node.JS​, Kubernetes (KubeMQ)​, Next JS​, React​, and Event-Driven Architecture Supports implementation of new systems or upgrades for Automation Garage solutions Finds ways to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability Maintains and supports open Gitlab repositories - deploying and managing code changes, as well as other DevOps tasks. Manage Amazon Web Service storage, domain naming services and DynamoDB Develops good practice, ways of working Collaborate with others (service manager, technical architects, design team) to understand and review software requirements. Keeps the service and project managers informed of the status of development / service support. Innovates and improve the way processes are delivered to the business, assessing, and championing the adoption of new technologies to meet the organisations automation requirements Develops knowledge and keeps up to date with latest vendor offerings across multiple technologies including RPA, Chatbot, Power Platforms, Cognitive, Cloud and Intelligent Automation Grows the digital community, activity encourage collaboration. Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with outside technical teams to ensure implementation success Seen by the Business and team as the Public Facing Services expert Builds productive relationships internally and externally

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DevOps Senior Operations Engineer

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£60k-80k
Bristol, England, United Kingdom

DevOps Senior Operations Engineer Our Client is looking to recruit a Senior DevOps Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years expertise. They are a young talented team building the next generation video advertising platform. The key purpose of this role is focused on development in the capacity of improvements to the systems and operational environment by scripting, automation or building of tools. There are several key areas that require constant development: • Automation – Enhancements to the automation build process. Enhancements are continuously added to the base repository as well as additions of new technologies. • Scripting and Tools – There are many processes, tasks that can be made easier using scripts or custom designed tools in a managed services environment. We are looking for someone with knowledge of networking and storage, virtualization and operating systems, as well as good knowledge of the Architecture side of the role. Ideal skills and experience - what are you bringing to the party? • Experience working in operations - making sure the wheels are greased and the ship is humming along • Automation, Packaging, Deployments (Custom Hypervisor, Puppet, Git, scripting, CI services) • Source Code version control systems: Git & SVN • Monitoring: NewRelic, PagerDuty, etc • Programming Languages: Bash, PHP, GoLang • Virtualisation: We have a custom hypervisor (ZPF) but things like VMWare ESXi/KVM/oVirt/RHEV • Classics: Apache, MySQL, Redis, Varnish • Logstash & Elasticsearch • Networking (switching, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, load balancing, DNS, Cisco, F5, Akamai) • Multi cloud setup - AWS, Digital Ocean, Rackspace, Linode etc • DNS, NTP, SMTP, Jenkins • A solid background in Linux System Administration Functions and responsibilities This is a dynamic and varied role, which includes things like: • Build, deployment and maintenance of new and existing environments • Designing and maintaining highly available architectures • Security (patch management, vulnerability scanning & monitoring) • Uptime – design and maintain the systems and networking for uptime, resilience, architecting for failure. • Evaluation of new, cutting-edge technologies to help improve business processes and streamline • Develop highly-available, scalable, robust systems and take ownership of problems as they occur • Undertake ad-hoc out of business hours work for occasional technical support The salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £80K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

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Frequently asked questions about working as a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

What is the role of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

A PHP developer is an expert who works with 'PHP'. It's one of the most common development languages for building dynamic websites. The professional participates in the technical and IT development phase of the site in question. They take into account the client's needs to be able to incorporate numerous functionalities on the site. They also respect the specifications and work in collaboration with the project manager.

How much does a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...) charge

The average daily rate of a PHP developer is about £400/day. It can vary depending on their level of experience and geographical location. The average annual salary for a PHP developer is £38K.

What is the definition of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

The PHP developer is also known as a web developer, PHP engineer, and even computer developer. Their role is to create dynamic web pages via different frameworks (Zend, Symfony, Laravel, etc.), taking into account the needs of the client or employer. Through the specifications document, they can develop various services or websites. They recommend and implement technical solutions to design custom pages or adapt existing technical solutions. They ensure intranet integration, recommend the appropriate development tool, and validate the interface. It's a constantly evolving profession given the progress of the web. It also allows working in teams and making personal contributions to large IT projects.

What type of mission can a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...) handle

The PHP developer uses the PHP scripting language to produce dynamic web pages, and simultaneously ensure communication with the MySQL server. Here are their main responsibilities: • Ability to make proposals for server design and software architectures • Ensure Apache server configuration • Oversee the development and maintenance of websites and web services • Maintain and develop back office tools • Provide support for maintaining web systems in operational conditions To effectively carry out their work, the PHP developer collaborates with the project manager. The latter can pass on the specifications document that contains all client requests and constraints. From there, the expert can then choose the most suitable solution. They then develop dynamic pages using software suites. Once the site is developed, the PHP developer can intervene in case of bugs or to perform updates.

What are the main skills of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

Obviously, the PHP developer must have perfect mastery of the main programming concepts. They must also know and master at least one of the following languages: PHP, SQL, or JAVA. This will mainly depend on the scope of their mission. The PHP developer is also expected to be very comfortable with CMS tools such as WordPress, or various frameworks. Experience in web development is also necessary to properly fulfill their duties. They must know development best practices, be able to understand the various project constraints (deadlines, expectations, budgets...), and be able to solve anomalies (origin, fixes, deployment). English proficiency is also required to understand different coding languages, such as HTML. The PHP developer must also demonstrate rigor, organization, be flexible and versatile, autonomous and curious. Even under pressure, they must remain efficient.

What is the ideal profile for a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

The advantage with this profession is that you can access it through self-learning. You simply need to gain experience. Nevertheless, it is recommended to follow training ranging from bac+2 to bac+5 to better attract recruiters. There are many training programs in France that allow you to acquire solid skills in PHP, and in development in general. Among the most common training paths to access this profession and become an expert in the IT field, there are professional bachelor's degrees, engineering schools, master's degrees in website creation, DUT in communication networks, and specialized computer science schools.
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