Description
PHP Developer
Leeds/Remote working
£366 per day (INSIDE IR35)
A PHP Developer is required for our public sector client for an initial 5 month contract. This role can be fully remote.
Role profile
My client is currently implementing a collection of repeatable design components (Design System) across its web estate in order to ensure web accessibility compliance of their websites.
The developer will be required to:
Re-skin websites that are based on dated, Legacy designs by implementing the new Design System design components
Develop customisations for enterprise-level content management systems such as Jadu and WordPress: write modules, plugins, custom content types as required.
Participate in stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospective meetings
Work on bugs, defects and enhancements raised for the Jadu and WordPress based websites
Produce high quality, maintainable code with web accessibility in mind.
The developer must have:
Strong PHP development skills, ability to analyse, audit and improve existing code;
Experience of working with Web CMS platforms such as Jadu and WordPress;
Experience working with version control systems such as GIT;
Experience of developing customisations for enterprise-level content management systems: modules, plugins, custom content types, Back End user interface customisations;
Understanding of usability principles, Web Accessibility and GDPR regulations.
Experience of writing system documentation including functional and system design specifications;
Experience of working with testers;
Strong initiative, with excellent organisational, planning and self-management skills, ability to work independently.
Provide your own computer and other equipment needed to carry out the role, and be able to work remotely from home for the duration of this contract
Be available for and attend online MS TEAMs meetings during the working day as required, using a webcam
The developer could:
Experience of working with search engine platforms such as Funnelback and Apache Solr;
Experience of complex system upgrades requiring planned downtime;
Knowledge of Azure DevOps.