At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and optimise server-side systems for bespoke web applications.
- Company: Fast-growing logistics and ecommerce business in Devon and Cornwall.
- Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday, training opportunities, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in PHP, database design, and API development.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Based
- Onsite - The Dash Group Head Office, Redruth.
Employment Type
Permanent, full-time role.
The Dash Group is a fast-growing business operating in logistics, vehicle solutions, fulfilment and ecommerce, with sites across Devon and Cornwall.
Due to the eclectic nature of the business, we have developed a range of bespoke web applications that support operational efficiency, business intelligence and customer services across the Group.
As a Back End Developer, you will be responsible for maintaining, developing and optimising the server-side systems that underpin these applications.
Working closely with the Technical Director and Front-End Developer, you will help design scalable solutions, improve existing platforms and contribute to the continued growth of our internal systems and Saa S ambitions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Software Development & System Support
- Maintain, develop and support the server-side functionality of internal web applications.
- Review, improve and design database structures, stored procedures and queries.
- Develop new functionality to support changing business requirements.
- Ensure applications are reliable, secure and maintainable.
- Database & API Development
- Design and optimise Maria DB databases to improve performance and scalability.
- Build and maintain APIs to integrate with third-party systems and data sources.
- Analyse and improve query performance, indexing and data structures.
- Support data consolidation and reporting across the business.
- Ecommerce & Application Integration
- Support backend functionality for Woo Commerce-based ecommerce websites.
- Develop integrations between ecommerce, operational and financial systems.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of customer-facing and internal platforms.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with the Front-End Developer to deliver new applications and features.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify solutions.
- Communicate technical concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support continuous improvement through proactive problem-solving and innovation.
- Gain a thorough understanding of existing systems and business processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve system performance, efficiency and user experience.
- Follow development best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
- Contribute to the long-term development and scalability of company systems.
What we're looking for
- Strong commercial experience developing applications with PHP and object-oriented programming principles.
- Solid database design and optimisation skills using Maria DB or similar relational database platforms.
- Experience building APIs and working with HTTP, JSON and system integrations.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a commitment to producing reliable, maintainable code.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A proactive and inquisitive approach, with a genuine interest in understanding business challenges and developing practical solutions.
- Experience with Woo Commerce, ecommerce platforms or business-critical operational systems would be advantageous.
- Additional Benefits
- 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 5 years.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Employee discounts on vehicle rentals, hampers and more.
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Back End Developer in Dobwalls employer: The Dash Group
The Dash Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety. Located in Plymouth, employees benefit from flexible early morning hours, generous holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks, and comprehensive training opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
