Who are we and why are we recruiting?
C-TEC are a privately owned, proud british manufacturer of life safety equipment based in the North West. We have been based in Wigan for 40 years, with many of our staff being with us since our early days. Since then we have seen tremendous growth, and due to continuing worldwide demand and new product releases, we are looking to further expand our team.
What is the purpose of this role?
To support the development, maintenance and operation of PHP-based applications and associated MySQL/MariaDB database systems that underpin C-TEC's connected fire alarm and nursecall product platforms, including Envision and Quantec Surveyor.
The Junior PHP Developer / Database Administrator will assist with application development, database maintenance, troubleshooting, and the support of existing APIs, backend services and connected product platforms.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills across software development, databases, APIs, Linux systems and production support within a successful engineering organisation.
Unlike many junior development roles, the work has a direct connection to real-world life-safety systems. The successful candidate will see how software and database decisions affect system reliability, serviceability and the experience of customers and engineers.
Working alongside experienced engineers and software developers, the role provides exposure to real-world software development, database administration, product support and operational systems used by both customers and internal teams.
You'll also gain experience supporting production systems which, as every experienced engineer eventually discovers, tend to receive the most attention when they stop working.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and maintain PHP applications.
· Write and optimise SQL queries.
· Maintain MySQL/MariaDB databases.
· Investigate application and database issues.
· Assist with backups, restores and deployments.
· Support existing APIs, backend services and connected product platforms.
· Work with Linux-based systems and application logs.
· Maintain clear technical documentation.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
· Some hands-on experience with PHP.
· Good working knowledge of SQL.
· Experience with MySQL or MariaDB.
· Basic HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
· Familiarity with Linux.
· Basic Git/source control knowledge.
· Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
· PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
· REST APIs and JSON.
· Database performance tuning.
· Apache or Nginx.
· Docker or cloud environments.
· Experience supporting production systems, connected products or customer-facing applications.
Experience Level
We are ideally looking for someone with around 1-2 years' experience, although strong practical experience from projects, placements or apprenticeships would also be considered.
Key Success Measures
· PHP applications are maintained and improved in line with business needs.
· SQL queries and database work are accurate, maintainable and appropriately optimised.
· MySQL/MariaDB databases are supported reliably, including backups, restores and deployments.
· Application and database issues are investigated methodically and resolved or escalated with useful evidence.
· APIs, backend services, Linux systems and application logs are supported competently.
· Technical documentation is clear, useful and kept up to date.
This role is based at our state of the art R&D facility in Mawdesley, Parbold. The hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on a Friday afternoon.
The position comes with a starting salary of £35k, depending on experience and technical level.
For those interested, please click apply to send a CV, or for more information, call 01942 322744.
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
