Focus Group

Telecoms, IT, and cybersecurity solutions provider

PHP Developer

Full-Stack EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeShoreham-by-Sea, UK£30k - £45k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Proven experience in a PHP Developer or Software Developer role.
Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
Solid knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, and Vue.js.
Experience working with SQL databases, ideally MariaDB or MySQL.
Strong HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap skills.
Experience building and consuming APIs, with knowledge of tools such as Postman.
Understanding of unit testing and software quality practices.
Experience using Git and version control workflows.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

Develop new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across the bespoke CMS and CRM platforms.
Write clean, maintainable code and comprehensive unit tests.
Collaborate with QA teams to ensure developments meet business requirements and quality standards.
Support development-related issues through a rotating support desk function.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and team meetings.
Contribute to a variety of projects across the technology function.
Build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver business solutions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience within Telecoms, MSP, ICT, or related industries.
Exposure to CRM and CMS platforms.
Knowledge of cloud-based development environments.
Understanding of secure development principles and best practices.
Experience with .NET technologies.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.
Awareness of AI technologies and integrations, including Microsoft Copilot, LLMs, and AI-driven automation solutions.

PHP Developer
Based in Shoreham By Sea - (One day per week)
Up to £45,000 depending on experience
(Internal Job Level Reference: Senior Associate)

Join Focus Group and Help Build the Future of Our Internal Platforms

Focus Group is looking for a talented and passionate PHP Developer to join our growing Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and enhancing a portfolio of business-critical applications that support our continued growth and innovation.

Working alongside a collaborative team of developers, QA specialists, and technology professionals, you'll be responsible for building new functionality, improving existing systems, and delivering high-quality software solutions that make a real impact across the business.

The Role

As a PHP Developer, you'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, contributing to both new development projects and the ongoing enhancement of existing applications. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across Focus Group's bespoke CMS and CRM platforms.
Write clean, maintainable code and comprehensive unit tests.
Collaborate with QA teams to ensure developments meet business requirements and quality standards.
Support development-related issues through a rotating support desk function.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and team meetings.
Contribute to a variety of projects across the technology function.
Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver effective business solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a PHP Developer or Software Developer role.
Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
Solid knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, and Vue.js.
Experience working with SQL databases, ideally MariaDB or MySQL.
Strong HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap skills.
Experience building and consuming APIs, with knowledge of tools such as Postman.
Understanding of unit testing and software quality practices.
Experience using Git and version control workflows.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Passion for delivering high-quality software and continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills

Experience within Telecoms, MSP, ICT, or related industries.
Exposure to CRM and CMS platforms.
Knowledge of cloud-based development environments.
Understanding of secure development principles and best practices.
Experience with .NET technologies.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.
Awareness of AI technologies and integrations, including Microsoft Copilot, LLMs, and AI-driven automation solutions

About the Company

Focus Group

Telecoms, IT, and cybersecurity solutions provider

Focus Group is a UK technology services provider offering telecoms, connectivity, IT, cybersecurity, mobile services, and energy as a single package for businesses. It supports hosted or on-premise phone systems, VoIP, and Microsoft Teams integration, plus managed IT services, cloud (e.g., Microsoft 365), and disaster recovery, with a single bill and one point of contact. The company stands out by partnering with multiple network providers to tailor flexible, competitively priced bundles rather than relying on one vendor, and it has grown through active M&A with private equity backing. Its goal is to simplify technology management for UK organizations by providing an integrated, end-to-end solution for communications, IT, and security needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $28.1M
Headquarters: Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
Founded: 2004

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