Senior PHP Developer

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Developer you’ll work as an important member of Future’s Platform Team, in close collaboration with the wider Technology & Engineering department. Your main aim being to ensure the delivery of scalable, well structured, efficient web applications and components; work on both green-field projects built from the ground up - using the latest libraries and best practice - and maintaining and improving existing code.

Reporting to the Tech Lead, you will oversee the planning of new software components,  refactoring existing code and working with other teams to build new services and products. Working in collaboration with the Tech Leads and Engineers you will ensure your code is well scoped, monitored, documented, and testable. You will also trace bugs across the stack and ensuring that suitable tests are set up to avoid future regressions.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Record of delivering complex applications at scale
• Experience with object-oriented programming and related principles, such as SOLID
• You have experience with PHP and at least one other programming language (TypeScript or Go)
• You have experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• You have experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools and practices
• You have experience creating and running containers
• You are Experienced in communicating updates and resolutions to customers and other partners technical information to non-technical people
• Attention to detail, which you can prove by mentioning your favourite animal in your cover letter

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £33,000 - £50,000

This is a Remote-based role

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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