About the role

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Darlington

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

NRG is thrilled to announce that we are working alongside a highly regarded Health and Fitness industry brand as they seek a talented PHP / Laravel Software Developer who will help contribute to the digital transformation of their organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced team and work on some very exciting and diverse projects.

As a Developer, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain PHP-based web applications and MySQL databases crucial for supporting business operations.

What you will be doing:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and convert them into detailed technical specifications.

• Build custom PHP applications and modules (primarily using Laravel) to address business requirements, ensuring they are scalable, high-performing, and secure.

• Optimize MySQL databases by refining schema designs, indexing strategies, and queries for better performance.

• Manage data migration tasks to seamlessly transfer and synchronize data between various systems and databases.

• Integrate third-party APIs and services to extend the capabilities of existing applications.

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that adheres to established coding standards and best practices.

• Conduct unit testing and debugging to quickly identify and resolve software defects.

• Take part in code reviews, providing constructive feedback on code quality, performance, and compliance with coding standards.

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience within PHP development.

• Solid expertise in MySQL, with a deep understanding of SQL query optimisation, database normalisation, and general database principles.

• Comfortable working with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Proficient in version control systems, particularly Git.

• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to thrive both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

For more information or to apply, click Apply Now and a member of our team will be in touch.