PHP Developer; Mid-Level

Utilities & Civil Engineering Recruitment Specialist

Job Title

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

Location

Tipton (Office-based 5 days per week)

Our Company

Doocey Group is a family‑run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and, despite operating in a very fast‑paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation.

If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role

The PHP Developer position is essential for the Group’s ongoing growth, supporting the continuous development of our custom in‑house software system. This system, once completed, aims to be marketed to other civil engineering firms. It is a web and app‑based platform allowing our employees and contractors to access services via tablets or mobile phones, fulfilling all our operational needs. These include payroll and labour costings, CRM functions, job allocation, operational costings, diary planning/scheduling, form creation and databasing, SHEQ requirements, vehicle allocation and HR functions with further plans to expand into the wider business.

The role is office‑based and requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including Directors and Senior Management.

• Design, code, test and debug Doocey Group’s software applications, ensuring strong optimisation and functionality
• Maintain and enhance the existing software systems by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
• Integrate software components and third‑party software’s and applications
• Ensure seamless integration between third‑party software systems and software’s used within the company
• Provide technical support to staff, troubleshoot issues and implement bug fixes
• Assist in the training of staff to use software applications effectively
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all software applications, including technical specifications and user manuals
• Document development processes, changes and updates
• Ensure that all software development activities comply with industrial standards and regulations
• Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and applications
• Collaborate with front‑end developers and business stakeholders to integrate user‑facing elements with server‑side logic
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Follow industry best practices for code management and deployment
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain current and competitive

• Proven experience as a PHP Developer
• Excellent knowledge of PHP and the Taliwind/Alpine.js/Laravel/Livewire (TALL) stack and (LAMP) stack
• Proficiency in PHP and experience with PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Symfony, Codelgniter)
• Good understanding of the TALL stack specifically Livewire
• Previous experience with test‑driven development (PHPUnit, feature tests, etc.)
• Ability to administrate cloud‑hosted Linux servers and MySQL databases – preferably in AWS
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to self‑manage work using JIRA or equivalent project management tools

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (desirable)
• Zend Certified PHP Engineer
• PHP Development Certification
• MYSQL Certification

Doocey Group values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.

By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.