Web Developer

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

BUUK Infrastructure is seeking a Web Developer to support the development, integration, and maintenance of business‑critical systems, websites, intranets, and applications across the group.

Reporting within the ICT function, this role will focus on building and supporting web‑based solutions, maintaining system integrity and security, and delivering innovative technology solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled developer with strong PHP and web development experience who enjoys working across the full software development lifecycle in a collaborative environment.

Support and maintain in‑house systems, intranets, and websites

Analyse user requirements and contribute to solution design and development

Develop and integrate in‑house applications with existing and future off‑the‑shelf systems

Provide ongoing support and enhancements for business‑critical systems

Develop and support reporting and collaboration platforms

Design and support relational databases

Work alongside database administration colleagues to maintain system performance

Ensure data integrity and consistency across company systems

Maintain appropriate database security controls and standards

Maintain security controls relevant to applications and databases

Follow software development best practices and company standards

Adhere to policies, procedures, and development methodologies

Maintain software and database objects within source control systems

Work closely with ICT colleagues to improve processes and efficiencies

Support business users in a professional and customer‑focused manner

Keep up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements

Contribute to the delivery of innovative solutions that provide measurable business value

Commercial experience developing websites and web‑based applications

Excellent working knowledge of PHP

Strong experience with HTML and CSS

Good understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming principles

Understanding of Responsive Web Design and media queries

Experience using version control systems such as Git

Experience working with relational databases

Understanding of XML and JSON

Knowledge of software development methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, or Prototyping approaches

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Customer‑focused approach with excellent communication skills

Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

Experience with PHP MVC frameworks

Understanding of web security threats including SQL Injection, XSS, and Form Spoofing

Experience working within Linux environments

Experience using Docker

Knowledge of package managers such as npm, Composer, or Bower

Experience with CSS preprocessors including LESS or SASS

Experience configuring Apache and PHP environments

Experience working with SOAP and RESTful web services

Experience using Jenkins and JIRA

Knowledge of the utilities industry

Annual cost‑of‑living salary review

Hybrid working for eligible roles

Company pension with up to 10% employer contribution (when contributing 5%)

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Option to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Career development and progression opportunities

Award‑winning company culture focused on wellbeing, safety, and inclusion