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Are you an experienced PHP Web Developer?

SOZO are looking for an experienced php developer to join our award-winning team.
Formed in 2000, SOZO is an award-winning digital agency based in Cheltenham and London. We are looking for an experienced, forward thinking programmer who is passionate about improving the internet and creating cutting-edge websites.

We are a close knit team of 14 and we all share a real passion for the internet. Our team like to push the boundaries of what is possible online and are allowed to experiment and develop their talents within a collaborative environment.

Applicants must have at least 5 years commercial experience of PHP programming.

Essential technical skills required:

  • Advanced knowledge of PHP and MYSQL.
  • CMS integration and customisation expertise (Wordpress ideally).
  • Must have coded a variety of bespoke websites and/or plugins.
  • Advanced knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3.
  • API development and consumption.
  • Other essential skills would include Git.

Other technical skills:

  • Front end technologies such as SASS​, JQuery, Angular and VueJS.
  • ​Knowledge of search engine optimisation.
  • Server administration skills.

Personal skills:

  • Good standard of communication, both written and verbal.
  • Comfortable talking to clients.
  • Good project and time management.
  • Collaborate and work well within a close-knit team.
  • Hands-on, motivated self-starter with ability to take direction and manage tasks with minimal supervision within an energised, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Innovative and creative, able to champion new ideas and initiatives with attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing custom functionality or plugins for Wordpress.
  • Integrating front-end code with Wordpress.
  • Optimising website code for search engines.

(The role is quite flexible so we can mould it to fit your skills and strengths)

Salary £35-45k (plus pension and other benefits).

If you’re looking to advance your career in a cutting-edge digital agency then please send your CV to Shaun Uthup – ­ shaun@sozodesign.co.uk