Senior Backend Software Developer

Viva IT specialises in creating core, mobile app and web-based financial software. We have a remote team located in the UK.

We believe there are just a few simple things needed to create great software: state of the art technology, a continuously delivering pipeline of code, a purpose, and most importantly a like minded team of people.

We're looking for software engineers who share our passion for good code.

We use an array of tools, technologies and frameworks including:

• PHP 8.2
• Symfony LTS releases including: 5.4 and 6.4
• MySQL / Aurora
• React and React Native
• Javascript
• PHPUnit
• Git & GitHub
• YouTrack (or Jira)
• TeamCity
• PHPStorm

Exposure to these tools is essential, but as a senior developer, we're sure you'll relish the opportunity to leverage your experience and learn new technology or tools as needed. We release multiple times a day through a fully automated release pipeline, this is development in the fast lane.

Ultimately, we want people who have a compulsion to solve problems, that thrive at being challenged, crave knowledge, aspire to be the best, a desire to deliver value, and most of all, people who have a real passion for the work. People just like us.

Requirements

• A BSc/MSc in a relevant field such as computer science, software engineering, etc.
• A history of continual professional development.
• With, at least 4 years of highly-relevant industry experience in commercial software development.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• 4+ years of commercial Programming experience, in the Symfony (5 or 6) framework.
• Great understanding of object-oriented design and patterns.
• First-hand experience in creating database driven applications.
• Extensive experience in version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• A good understanding of web application security.
• A good understanding of software testing backed with experience.
• A great understanding of cloud-native software principles.
• Natural ability to decomplexify subjects, explain and reason them succinctly.

Please note:

• This role is not suitable for applicants who have recently completed "Bootcamp" style or career switching courses.
• This role is not suitable for recent BSc graduates without commercial experience.
• Udemy (or other web training) courses can be certainly considered under 'continual professional development', but are not 'qualifications'.

What is the work like?

For an insight into what is like working as a software developer at Viva IT, take a look at some blogs from other developers:

• A year with Viva IT by Sophie
• A month with Viva IT by Joe
• Four years with Viva IT by Kane
• Things I wish I'd known before starting at Viva IT by Leighton

Salary

Starting salary is negotiated based on previous experience with periodic reviews against a skill matrix. Indicative bands are below, depending on relevant acedemic background and commercial experience.

• 2-4y relevant experience: £35-55k
• 5y+ relevant experience: £55-70k (negotiable above based on specific experience/certifications)

Remote Work

The COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated our plans to become a remote-first company. Our team has transitioned fully to fully remote and there are no plans to return to the office. We heavily use synchronous remote collaboration tools.

It is critical that:

• You have a quiet and comfortable location where you can work from home, equipment can be provided.
• You can travel occasionally (2-4 times a year) to a location in the East Midlands, UK.
• You can work typical office times 09:00 to 17:30 (we've not transitioned to full flexible working)
• Must be based in the UK permanently.

Visa and Sponsorships

We are not currently licensed to sponsor a visa.

Eligibility to work in the UK

Please ensure that you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom before you apply.

Recruiters

We do not work with recruiters in any capacity. Please do not call us or send unsolicited CV's.

Location

Although we have a remote team, we do occasionally meet up for social or business critical kick-off meetings. It is important that you can occasionally travel to these venues which will be based around the East Midlands, UK.

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Applying

If you're interested, please send us anything you'd like us to take a look at such as your CV, cover letter, links to your personal website, portfolios or GitHub to careers@vivait.co.uk.

Grow with us. Help us to succeed, and we'll help you to succeed.