software developer London, England
Job description
Who we are:
Vinyl records have seen a massive comeback in the last 20 years. They already represent a multi-billion £ market, growing rapidly. Join the world leader in on-demand Vinyl Records technology. We are committed to bring Vinyl into the mainstream, making every music title in the world available on our web platform.
The company has invented a new technology to produce on-demand vinyl records and built a web platform for music creators to create and sell their product worldwide via our store. We are working with the leading record labels, streaming services, together with iconic global artists who are keen to partner with us to build a global solution for physical media. It is our mission that any music creator, big and small, will have frictionless access to making vinyl and CD to their fans in the future via our innovative solution and production/fulfilment centres in Europe and the USA.
This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing start-up, whilst immersing yourself in tech and music. We’re now at a critical moment in taking the business to scale as we disrupt a huge market for the better.
The role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Mid Level Developer to contribute to the build of our proprietary software at a pivotal point in time as we invest in our future.
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for building robust and performant software which adheres to SOLID principles. You must have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively within a face-paced agile environment as part of a cross-functional team.
As a Mid Level Developer you will play an integral part in the development of our product. You will work with stakeholders and management to ensure it maintains an efficient operation within the business. The role will be a hybrid of working remotely in 2023, then from 2024 regular attendance at a central London office (e.g. a day per week), as well as occasional visits to R+D centre in Watford.
Requirements
Key skills we need:
- A good understanding of PHP and best practices
- Experience working with MVC frameworks (ideally Laravel) and MySQL relational databases
- Significant experience working with APIs and a strong understanding of the principles of REST
- Ability to react to ad hoc development requests in a timely manner
- Collaborate as part of a team
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a desire to stay up-to-date with the latest technology and best practices in PHP development
- Computer Science degree or equivalent
Nice-to-haves:
- Front end development skills (JS, HTML, CSS)
- An understanding of microservices architecture
- Able to travel to our office in Borehamwood once-a-week for a face-to-face meet
What we'll give you:
- A chance to make a real impact in a growing business
- Freedom to explore new technologies to enhance business infrastructure
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- 25 days yearly holiday allowance
- EMI share option scheme
- Excellent working environment
- Pension scheme
- Medical insurance
