PHP Developer - Ainsworth and Parkinson Limited : Job Details

About the Role

A great opportunity awaits as a PHP Back End Developer where you will take a proactive role within our talented Digital Team helping to build great websites and apps for a diverse range of well-known brands.

You will take responsibility for projects and will work closely with the digital team and share your IT/digital skills.

About You

You’re looking to join an ambitious, busy agency and share experience on all sorts of projects. You will be enthusiastic, focused and passionate about your craft and be willing to identify and embrace new emerging technologies. In a nutshell, you’ll love writing great code!

You will have solid and successful technical knowledge including modern programming skills, and have 2+ years of experience as a back-end developer.

You will have a high level of communication skills and have a very keen attention to detail.

Essentials and desirables we require for the role:

Essentials:

• Proven experience of performing all technical aspects of back end web build
• Highly proficient in writing PHP and MySQL
• Proven experience of building responsive websites and a mobile first approach
• Experience of working with front end web developers
• Knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery
• In-depth knowledge of current coding techniques and best practices
• Excellent level of communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be comfortable and confident in client meetings
• A flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a team
• Proactive and positive approach towards solving problems
• Experience of handling working to tight deadlines

Desirables:

• Computer science qualification (degree or equivalent)
• Good working knowledge of .NET (Visual Studio, C#) and Umbraco
• Good understanding of UX/UI designs and techniques
• Good working knowledge of app development for iOS and Android
• Knowledge of SEO, form tracking and split test approaches
• Experience of SVN and management of version control

About Our Agency

A&P is a fast growing, fully integrated marketing agency focusing on Brand, Creative, Digital, and Film. Established for over 30 years and based in Preston, we work with an array of blue chip clients.

With one of the highest retention rates in the industry for both clients and staff, A&P is a fantastic place to develop your career and gain experience across multiple disciplines.

As an agency, A&P delivers excellence for our clients by employing a passionate, creative, and motivated team. We’re looking for like-minded people who share our passion to join us in delivering success for our clients.

Check out our website for lots more information about us - www.apknowhow.com

In return, we will offer you:

• A competitive salary of £30-35k gross per annum
• Generous holiday entitlement starting with 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
• A fun and rewarding place to work
• An environment where you can thrive and work with like-minded people who are enthusiastic and passionate about what they do
• Office based, remote working or a mix of both - whatever works best for you and the team

Working Hours : Monday-Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch).

As this role may require office attendance, you’ll need to live within an easily commutable distance.

If you think you'd be perfect for this role, what are you waiting for? We’d love to hear from you. Not got all the essentials? We’d still love to hear from you. Please apply attaching your current CV and a covering statement telling us why you would be great for this role.

This is a UK based role and proof of your eligibility to work in the UK will be required during the recruitment process. We will interview suitable candidates as they apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find a strong candidate for the role.

Closing date: 17 May 2025.

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