At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop tools for system maintenance and monitoring within a dynamic Market Data Team.
- Company: Join a leading financial technology company with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy global travel, competitive salary, bonuses, and continuous career development.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team and make a real impact in fintech.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or similar; PHP and MySQL experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- PHP/SQL Web Developer – Cambridge, UK – Competitive Salary
- Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop tools for the maintenance and monitoring of our systems as well as other business functions within the Market Data Team.
It is designed for graduates or final year students of a related degree in a Mathematics, Computer Science or similar area with experience through employment or equivalent collaborative project.
- One to two years’ experience in a related role or through equivalent collaborative project. This can include experience gained through placement or internship.
- The ability to demonstrate previous work with PHP and MYSQL and large datasets (100GB+).
- Working knowledge of at least one modern backend language (php8, nodejs, Python, etc.).
- Understanding of OOP design, Microservice, API design and the necessity of constant refactoring and testing.
- Experience of a modern web framework e. g. symfony, laravel, Django etc.
- Knowledge of web application security practices.
- Experience with container tools such as Docker.
- Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science or comparable scientific discipline.
- Desired Qualities
We’re also looking for candidates with
- Strong research, writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced and changeable working environment.
- Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Desire to travel and see the world.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
- A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.
Benefits
- Global travel with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.
- Continuous career development opportunities: professional skills development and technical training.
- The chance to be part of a self‑sufficient, successful team operating in a fast‑paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward‑thinking.
- Competitive salary, bonus incentives and employee benefits.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to the PHP/SQL Web Developer position on the Options Career Page at https://www. options-it. com/careers/.
Please include a section on your hobbies and interests in your CV, and detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability, in your cover letter.
For questions, contact careers@options-it. com.
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PHP/SQL Web Developer in Cambridge employer: optionsit
Optionsit is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of London, offering its employees unparalleled growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving FinTech sector. With competitive salaries, an aggressive commission structure, and industry-leading benefits, Optionsit prioritises employee well-being and professional development, making it an ideal place for ambitious sales professionals looking to make a significant impact.
