Junior Software Engineer

Chorley, Lancashire
ABS Commercial Solutions

Our client is a leading utilities and infrastructure business who are going through a period of huge investment and growth. We are helping them source a Junior Software Engineer to join the evergrowing team which provides training and development opportunities.

About the role:

• Assisting senior developers in coding and testing PHP applications
• Learning and implementing best practices in PHP development
• Collaborating with team members to achieve project goals
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues in PHP code
• Participating in code reviews and making improvements based on feedback
• Contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
• Assisting in the integration of third-party APIs and services
• Testing and optimizing website performance, including page load times
• Collaborating with UI/UX designers to ensure a seamless user experience
• Participating in brainstorming sessions for innovative feature development

Skills / Traits

• Basic understanding of PHP, PHP Laravel, and web development concepts
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with basic web development tools and technologies
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ideal Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field