Graduate PHP Backend Developer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our company is expanding the in-house development team and now looking for a backend developer to join us. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Dartford (Kent) with hybrid work offered from the start with the potential for full remote if everything works out.
Responsibilities include maintaining, producing, and modifying customer-facing websites, internal web applications, and several internal APIs.
The ideal candidate should possess a clear understanding and hands-on experience with PHP frameworks (Laravel preferred), Javascript (vanilla + at least one of Vue/Angular/React), HTML/CSS, SQL, RESTful APIs, and basic experience with Git.
We are looking for an effective communicator with an honest, respectful, and calm demeanour. Candidates must be residents of the UK and must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
Note: As the job title says if you are a recent university graduate, this job will suit you - you are more than welcome to apply. However, if you only have a few coding bootcamps under your belt your portfolio needs to be on point.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dartford
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate PHP Backend Developer roles across Furniture Hire UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £31,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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