Job description
ROL Cruise is the largest independent retailer of cruises in the UK. Our reputation as market leaders in providing high quality cruise itineraries and packages whilst always meeting our client’s high standard, is matched by our commitment to providing a fantastic place to work. In November 2024 we transformed into an Employee-Owned business and this significant milestone marks the beginning of a new era for the business as we enter our 30th year in business.
We pride ourselves on our amazing staff retention rate as we believe it shows the investment we put into our employees. Over 50% of our staff have worked for us for over 5 years and 36% for over 10 years. Being an employee-owned company has many benefits but also means all employees get to share in the company’s profits and £3,600 of this can be paid, per annum tax free!
About you – The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive and adaptable Full Stack PHP Developer who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment with the opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape our technical projects. With at least three years of commercial experience, you should be passionate about delivering high-quality solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the success of an employee-owned business. A strong technical foundation in PHP, Symfony/Laravel frameworks and REST APIs is essential, along with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities. You should be eager to learn, open to exploring new technologies, and committed to maintaining the high standards that ROL Cruise is known for. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation will ensure success in this role.
PHP Developer – Backend (Symfony, AWS, APIs, Microservices)
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented Backend PHP Developer to join our team. As the largest independent cruise retailer in the UK, we are continuously evolving and striving to be at the forefront of technology.
This role is ideal for a proactive problem solver who enjoys working both collaboratively and independently. You will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing our websites and internal systems. Additionally, you will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies, including frontend, backend, and DevOps.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop well-structured, maintainable, and testable PHP code using Symfony.
- Design and implement APIs and microservices for seamless system integration.
- Work with AWS services (EC2, S3, CloudFront, CloudWatch, Lambda, RDS) to optimize performance and scalability.
- Develop and maintain business logic for internal applications and customer-facing platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, document, and implement new features.
- Ensure code quality through best practices, version control (Git), and testing strategies.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Work within an Agile development process, estimating work and delivering projects on time.
Required Skills & Experience
- PHP (Strong experience)
- Symfony Framework (Deep knowledge required)
- REST API Development & Consumption
- AWS (Experience with key services like EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS)
- Linux & NGINX (Familiarity with server environments)
- Git Version Control
- Semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Understanding of frontend integration)
- Software Documentation (Ability to write and maintain clear documentation)
Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Experience with Webpack, React, ES6
- Knowledge of BEM and CSS methodologies
- Experience with SOLR Document Search & Redis caching
- Understanding of website performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with SEO best practices
- Experience using Google Tag Manager
What We Look For
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Passion for technology and continuous learning
If you're an experienced PHP developer with a solid grasp of Symfony, APIs, and AWS, we'd love to hear from you!
We are happy to have an informal call about this role and answer any further questions you may have, please feel free to drop us a message or submit your CV.
No recruitment agencies please, we are looking to build direct relationships with talented developers like yourself.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (Some On-call required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Remote/Hybrid - Colchester CO3 4DB
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester CO3 4DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Commercial PHP Development: 5 years (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester CO3 4DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Commercial PHP Development: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester CO3 4DB
