Trafalgar Talent Ltd
PHP Backend Developer
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Trafalgar Talent Ltd
PHP Backend Developer
£60,000
Fareham
In office
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Description

Trafalgar Talent is supporting a fast-growing, multi-award-winning cybersecurity business as they continue to scale their development team. This organisation builds cutting-edge security products used by millions worldwide, helping protect users from evolving digital threats across all their devices.

Theyve developed a suite of powerful tools, including antivirus, VPN, ad-blocking, password management and more, all designed to simplify and strengthen online safety for everyday users. With continuous growth and new product innovation underway, the team is now looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join their high-performing engineering function.

The Role

As a Senior PHP Developer, youll play a key part in shaping and improving the companys core web systems. Youll work on:

  • User onboarding journeys
  • Customer account portals
  • APIs powering multiple applications
  • Performance, optimisation and new feature development
  • Solving complex technical challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Youll also contribute to best practices across the department, supporting continuous improvement and mentoring other developers.

Tech Stack

Youll work across a modern and highly scalable environment, including:

  • PHP
  • nginx
  • RabbitMQ
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Custom in-house frameworks (full training provided)
  • MySQL & NoSQL data stores (e.g., Cassandra)

Experience with Kubernetes is a bonus but not essential.

What Youll Bring

  • 5+ years commercial PHP experience
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (GCP ideal)
  • Experience with MySQL and/or NoSQL databases
  • TDD experience
  • Excellent debugging and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with profiling tools for performance optimisation
  • Passion for technology and continuous learning

Whats on Offer

This company truly looks after its people. Alongside a modern office, fantastic team culture and regular events, youll enjoy:

  • Up to £60,000 basic salary (DOE)

  • Up to 10% personal performance bonus

  • 28 days holiday + extra for length of service

  • Your birthday off

  • Breakfast, lunch, drinks & snacks provided daily

  • Company pension

  • Private health & dental care

  • Death in Service cover

  • Health assessments

  • Netflix & Spotify subscriptions

  • Gym & Golf membership

  • Food allowance at local venues

  • Onsite gym, bar, hairdresser & more

    This role is onsite.

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Trafalgar Talent Ltd
PHP Backend Developer£60,000
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