Gecko Agency Ltd - PHP Developer

Developer is needed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Client: Gecko Agency Ltd

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

At Gecko, our mission is to revolutionise student engagement through innovative software that transforms how universities and colleges connect with their students. We aim to become the world’s most successful student engagement platform by pushing boundaries with technology and exceptional customer service. As a Software Engineer at Gecko, you’ll play a crucial role in this mission by contributing your skills and collaborating with a talented team to create low-latency, high-availability, and performant software in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Tech Enthusiast & Codebase Explorer: Minimum 2 years of experience in PHP.
• Startup Pro & Chaos Champion: Experience in small teams or startups with a “get sh*t done” mentality.
• Rebel Coder & Growth-Oriented: Open-minded and willing to challenge the status quo.
• Learning Mindset: Passionate about technology and continuous growth.
• Value Teamwork: Emphasizes collaboration and diversity.
• Prioritise Customers: Committed to understanding and exceeding customer needs.
• Motivated by Change: Embraces change as an opportunity for innovation.

The Hard Skills Needed:

• Solid understanding of PHP, Laravel, and Lumen. Knowledge of MySQL; familiarity with Javascript is a plus.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies.
• Proven track record in startup or small business environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on teamwork.
• Customer-centric mindset with experience in customer service.
• Adaptability to new challenges and opportunities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices.
• Passionate about testing methodologies like BDD, TDD, and automated testing.
• Experience with AWS considered a bonus.
• Mentor mindset to guide less experienced team members.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 33 days of holiday, optional compressed 4-day workweek, and flexible working arrangements.
• Work within a 34-hour workweek.
• Remote work flexibility with support for home office setups.
• Opportunity to take workations.
• Private healthcare, pension, death in service benefits, and employee discounts through Perkbox.
• Dynamic and fun virtual office environment for collaboration.

Application: We encourage candidates to use AI tools to enhance their application while maintaining authenticity. Applications are accepted only from UK-based individuals with a valid right to work in the UK.

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