Mid Software Engineer (PHP/Go)

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets.

We are in a period of accelerated growth, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there's never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career!

The Role

We are looking for a Mid Level Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for directing software development projects, producing clean code and coaching junior members of the team. You will possess extensive experience in software development, project management and have in-depth knowledge of programming languages and databases. If you are a passionate and experienced software engineer, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product, Architecture and Principal Engineers to design and implement scalable, high-performance technical solutions that align with business objectives
• Participate in architectural discussions, contributing ideas and best practices to enhance system design and implementation
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, with a strong focus on both PHP and Go.
• Work closely with senior engineers to gain hands-on experience in Go development while leveraging PHP expertise
• Contribute to code quality by writing clean, maintainable and well-documented code
• Assist in optimising and refactoring existing PHP-based software to improve efficiency and scalability
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, ensuring performance and reliability of applications
• Engage in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and learning from experienced engineers
• Maintain and update technical documentation to ensure accessibility and knowledge sharing within the team
• Adhere to industry standards, security best practices and modern development methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery

Requirements

Essential:

• Solid experience with PHP and the Symfony framework
• Strong understanding of database management and query optimisation
• Knowledge of PSR standards and best practices in PHP development
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a passion for learning and mentorship
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, including CI/CD and DevOps principles
• Understanding of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL
• Experience working in a fast-paced, Agile development environment
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn Go over time

Desirable:

• Exposure to Go or a strong desire to learn Go development
• Experience with microservices architecture and API development
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems
• Understanding of cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other containerisation tools
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices

Benefits

This role is deal for a highly experienced PHP Engineer who is passionate about building high-quality software, mentoring teams and leading engineering initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.