Byng Systems is looking for a Senior PHP developer to take a lead programming role on business and web application products. We are an up and coming London (Shoreditch) based web technology company. Candidates must be proficient in object-oriented and ORM PHP or Java development with experience in LAMP technology. Our business is fast paced and energetic, which is reflected in the office atmosphere. Ideal candidates must relish working in a team environment with a good social component, whilst also having a target and goal orientated work ethic. Any Android or iPhone exposure is a bonus only.

Byng Systems is looking for a Senior PHP developer to take a lead programming role on business and web application products. We are an up and coming London (Shoreditch) based web technology company. Candidates must be proficient in object-oriented and ORM PHP or Java development with experience in LAMP technology. Our business is fast paced and energetic, which is reflected in the office atmosphere. Ideal candidates must relish working in a team environment with a good social component, whilst also having a target and goal orientated work ethic. Any Android or iPhone exposure is a bonus only.

At Byng Systems we invest in the longevity of our applications by applying the time at the beginning. We seek to minimise the cost of change and importantly, try to make working with each others’ codes a pleasure. A readable, clear and experienced coding style is essential.

Responsibilities

• Creating object models using configured database schemas and entity descriptions
• Architecting APIs to manipulate the model, using use cases as guides
• Devising database schemas and object maps
• Ability to quality assurance of junior developer programming
• Communicate ideas and concepts to other members of the development team
• Interact with the team and add additional

An ideal candidate would be

• Experienced in business applications development with an understanding of Information management (not simply website development or packaging of third party applications)
• Solidly grounded in object-oriented principles (circa 5 years plus)
• Proficient PHP or Java programmer (ideally with computing degree/higher education)
• Comfortable with templating engines, RESTful APIs and XML
• Familiar with SVN/CVS version control and issue tracking
• Aware of use case testing, unit testing and iterative/agile development processes
• Aware of SAP BusinessObjects, Java, Oracle and other Business Intelligence solutions
• Any exposure to Android development would be a bonus  

More about the position

The position requires working with a team on exciting and challenging projects including a national system for managing information and profiling people in sport in the UK, contractor systems, GPS location software, other people management solutions and recently Android applications to support our business applications. We are a funky workshop; with a real market focus, developing with push technology, real time connections and glossy UI interfaces.

Permanent role: This is a permanent position although we would be interested in Contractors also. The selection procedure will consisted of two interviews at our London offices. Examples of work will be required prior to interview stage so please attach an archive file showing at least two classes of programming code that you have written then show good abstraction and separation of concerns.

Competitive salary of £30 - 50k depending on experience, flexible working times and amazing office/location. Fun times to be had in a young and forward thinking team.  

• Start in ASAP/October 2010 
• Click here to download a company overview (pdf)
• Email us at workwithus@byng-systems.com