PHP Developer (Remote)

PHP Developer - Remote working - 12 months +

PHP Developer HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby and Python required as part of a project team improving access to historic service records. The developer is required to iteratively develop the application through the public beta stage and ensure readiness for live service (compliance with Government Digital Service Standard and Government Technology Code of practice required).

• Experience working alongside a user researcher and technical architect using user centred design practices to ensure user stories and user research are at the heart of product design.
• Proven ability to design services to meet valid user needs including planning, designing and conducting usability testing of prototypes.
• Proven experience in use of industry standard web application technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java, Javascript, PHP, Ruby and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence external partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proven experience in use of service-based technologies such as SOAP, RESTful APIs, XML messaging and JSON. 6. Experience of working using Agile Methodology.
• Experience Delivering outputs in line with the Government Digital Service Standard, Government Digital Service Design Manual and Government Technology Code of Practice and assessment process.
• Experience of deploying and building web applications on Cloud Foundry using build packs and the CLI.
• Experience of developing products to meet the needs of assisted digital users to ensure the service is designed to enable maximum digital take up.
• Proven experience of iterative product development based on user needs and stories.
• Proven experience of the ability to share and transfer knowledge and skills to a junior developer to enable their development and learning of industry practice.
• Proven experience of the ability to share and transfer knowledge and skills to a junior developer to enable them to effectively manage product/s development and maintenance.