Software Engineer - PHP - Symfony

Role Overview:
The Software Engineer will be responsible for the creation, upkeep, and support of various web platforms and internal systems for clients and stakeholders. This role involves crafting high-quality, maintainable code that aligns with business objectives and collaborating with team members to ensure project deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative technical solutions using diverse programming languages and technologies.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure tasks are appropriately sized for continuous delivery.
• Write functional code and corresponding automated tests.
• Take full ownership of developed functionalities, ensuring they meet business needs, engage users, are maintainable, and robust.
• Conduct peer reviews to maintain high development standards.
• Work with fellow engineers to enhance development tools, processes, technology stack, application performance, and stability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
• Provide after-hours support as needed, adhering to organizational SLAs.
• Document new developments and update existing documentation within the team's knowledge base.
• Mentor junior developers, fostering knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficient and passionate engineer with substantial expertise in PHP development, including Symfony framework and Doctrine.
• Experience with ReactJS.
• Familiarity with additional technologies such as:

• AWS Lambda
• Typescript
• MySQL

• Strong documentation skills.
• Understanding of testing methodologies.
• Willingness to mentor others and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding team members.

Here at Southern Lights, we strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute fully. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or socioeconomic background.