Harvey Nash are currently working with a Yorkshire based University who require a contract PHP Developer to help them complete a large project implementing a collection of repeatable design components (their Design System) across their web estate in order to ensure web accessibility compliance of websites.
Please note : This project is inside IR35 and has a day rate set at 250pd for 10 months offering fulltime home working to UK based developers.
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 successful developer will 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, backend 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
If you are an experienced PHP developer who is happy to work inside IR35 on a contract basis then please get in touch for immediate consideration.