Software Developer in Rotherham

About the Role

Do you want to build real software that real people use every day? At AFI, you'll be working on the digital tools that keep a national powered access business running, from the portals our customers log into, to the integrations that connect our operations behind the scenes. It's varied, it's hands-on, and there's always something interesting to get stuck into. We're looking for a talented Software Developer to join us, based from either our Castle Donington or Rotherham office depending on which is closer to you. Whether you're a recent graduate with strong fundamentals and a hunger to learn, or an early-career developer looking for a role where you can genuinely own what you build, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Opportunity

What you'll be working on:

• Building and improving customer-facing portals
• Connecting systems (CRM, rental software, finance platforms)
• Writing both frontend and backend code
• Working directly with non-technical teams to understand real problems

We’re a small dev team. That means real ownership. If you ship something, it goes live. If you improve a process, people notice.

What you'll get:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• A role where your contributions are genuinely noticed and valued
• Exposure to a wide variety of systems, languages, and real business problems
• A stable position within a fast-growing national company

Essential Skills

We care more about how you think than what's on your CV. That said, it'll help if you have some of the following:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• A solid grounding in web development - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and at least one backend language (we work primarily with PHP)
• Comfort working with databases and APIs, and an understanding of how systems talk to each other
• Familiarity with version control using Git, whether that's through GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar
• Good communication skills - you’ll work directly with colleagues across the business, not just within IT

Someone who picks up new technologies without too much hand-holding, and who's not afraid to dive into an unfamiliar codebase. Experience with Laravel, SvelteKit, or Microsoft SQL Server is a bonus but far from a dealbreaker. Familiarity with cloud platforms or deployment tools such as AWS or Vercel is also useful, though not essential. Bonus points if you've experimented with AI-assisted development tools like Claude Code or Cursor. We're a team that's interested in working smarter. We'd also love to see a portfolio, personal projects, or anything on GitHub that shows us how you work. It doesn't need to be polished. We just want to get a sense of how you think and what you enjoy building.

About Company

AFI-Rentals are one of the UK’s leading powered access rental companies and we provide everything a person needs to work at height safely. From a modern specialist rental fleet to high-quality training, we are a one-stop-shop for the working-at-height industry. Our core values are teamwork, customer service, and profitability, and we believe employee professional development is at the heart of our success. We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as: ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, Gold RoSPA award + more.

Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.

DE&I

AFI Group of Companies provides equal opportunities and is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability. We will apply employment policies that are fair, equitable and consistent with the skills and abilities of our employees and the needs of the business.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
• Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).
• Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• MyAFI, a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme. Benefits include Cycle2Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading, to name a few.
• Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary).