Software Engineer - Backend
Location: Remote (with travel to our Group Birkenhead office as required)
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (Competitive dependent on experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday.
We are looking for an experienced PHP/Laravel Developer to join our development team and play a key role in designing, building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications. You will take ownership of features from concept through to deployment, developing secure, scalable and high-performing solutions while contributing to the continuous improvement of our products, systems and development processes.
Working closely with the management team and other developers, you will write clean, maintainable and well-tested code, support automation initiatives, investigate emerging technologies, and help drive technical innovation across the business. You'll also provide technical guidance to colleagues and ensure the security, integrity and reliability of our systems.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in PHP and Laravel, a solid understanding of software engineering principles, databases and modern development practices, and enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their work. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality software that supports business growth
Responsibilities:
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Build and own features from start to finish plan, build, test and deploy
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Writing clean, readable, maintainable and testable code
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Developing internal and external systems and products
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Developing internal processes through automation
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Investigating new technologies
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Communicating / liaising effectively with the management team throughout development
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Ensuring the security and integrity of all systems and data
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Providing technical assistance to staff as and when needed
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Continually updating personal technical knowledge to ensure we remain innovative
Qualifications & Experience:
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5+ years' experience working within an IT development-based role
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Deep understanding of PHP
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2+ years working with Laravel to build enterprise-level applications
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Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including SOLID and DRY
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Solid understanding of MySQL internals, including query optimisation, transaction management, and locking behaviour.
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API Development and Integration (JSON/XML)
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Object Oriented Programming Principles
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Git/Version Control
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Frameworks (Laravel/Symfony)
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Docker Swarm
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CI/CD workflow configuration
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Redis
Skills & Abilities:
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to work well under pressure
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Able to work independently and demonstrate strong autonomy and the initiative to manage tasks and deadlines effectively
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Initiative to make positive contributions and suggestions within the team
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A collaborative attitude with a desire to support other team members
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A creative, problem solving and proactive mindset
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Extremely high attention to detail
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Familiarity with agile methodologies such as scrum
What we Offer:
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Competitive salary Competitive salary depending on experience
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Annual leave allowance Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service, plus no bank holiday working and Christmas shutdown
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Enhanced Family Leave Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay to provide financial support to you and your family.
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Health Cash Plan - Company funded health cash plan that helps cover the cost of everyday healthcare such as dental and optical, whilst also providing access to retail, gym and grocery discounts. Designed to support your wellbeing and reduce out-of-pocket expenses!
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Death In Service Benefit - In the unfortunate event of your passing, your loved ones will be supported through our Company funded Death in Service benefit, providing X2 your annual salary to give financial protection and peace of mind for your family.
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Support for your Wellbeing We offer a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and legal support through our EAP and in-house mental health first aiders.
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Company Pension Scheme Contributions to a workplace pension, helping you plan for a secure financial future.
About Us:
Established since 1959, Jacobs Enforcement is a trusted leader in professional enforcement services, working collaboratively with over 185 Local Authorities across England and Wales and are the primary contractor in Wales for HMCTS. With a commitment to recovering outstanding debt ethically and effectively, we deliver exceptional results, adhering to both legal and professional standards.
Part of the ColX Group, Jacobs Enforcement is an equal opportunities and accredited Investors in People organisation. We positively encourage applications from all eligible candidates irrespective of any protected characteristic.
We are committed to supporting our teams development while fostering a forward-thinking approach to innovation. By combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to exceptional service, we ensure both our clients and employees thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Our Group Values (Accountability, Collaboration, Hospitable, Innovation, Ethical, Versatility, Excellence) are at the heart of everything we do. They guide how we build respectful and effective relationships with clients and individuals, and shape the way we support, develop, and recognise our people. This ensures a consistent, values-driven approach across every aspect of our Group.
