PHP Software Engineer - Contract Duration: 8 weeks (2 months) potential extensions Start Date: ASAP Location: Fully Remote Rate: Up to £500 to £530 per day per day (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced PHP Software Engineer for an initial 2-month fully remote contract, supporting the modernisation and replatforming of an existing business application. You will be responsible for upgrading the application to PHP 8.x, migrating its database to Azure Database for MySQL and updating key integrations. Working alongside technical stakeholders, you will resolve compatibility issues and help deliver a fully tested production release. Key Responsibilities Upgrade and modernise existing PHP applications to PHP 8.x. Migrate databases from MariaDB to MySQL/Azure. Identify and resolve application compatibility issues. Develop and maintain automated tests using PHPUnit. Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using Azure DevOps. Work with Docker and containerised applications. Update identity, authentication and cloud storage integrations. Validate migrations and provide technical handover documentation. Essential Skills & Experience Strong PHP development experience, including PHP 8.x upgrades. Advanced MySQL/MariaDB skills, including database migration. Automated testing experience, particularly PHPUnit. Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Docker and containerisation. DevOps experience. Desirable: LDAP, OIDC or SAML integrations. Azure Storage and cloud-based file storage
PHP Software Engineer - fully remote in Hampshire employer: CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
As a Compliance Team Leader in Newcastle, you will join a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee development and teamwork. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, offering opportunities for personal growth and career advancement while ensuring a customer-oriented approach. With competitive pay and the potential for a permanent position, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.
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CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Recruitment Team
