PHP Web Developer at Sunny Dhain, Nottingham, £Freelance Rate

OFFICE ROLE ONLY

FREELANCE CONTRACT.

About Us

We're a leading family-run online pharmacy based in Nottinghamshire, transforming private healthcare and NHS Services through digital innovation, compassion, and inclusivity.

Our mission: to revolutionise patient care with easy-to-use, efficient, and secure digital solutions.

Recognising the unique strengths and perspectives a diverse team bring to our mission, we actively cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to making a real difference in healthcare.

The Role

We're seeking a dedicated Full Stack Web Developer skilled in custom web development with expertise in the ecommerce sector. This role is central to our team, working to advance our online pharmacy platform to ensure it is user-friendly and meets the healthcare needs of our patients.

We're open to full time or part-time candidates for this role based at our welcoming Nottingham office. This position offers a chance to engage in significant healthcare technology projects directly impacting patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the on-going development of our e-commerce platform, adding new features and prioritising security, usability, and efficiency
• Support the maintenance and advancement of custom PHP applications to guarantee top performance and security
• Maintain our custom WordPress theme and plugins to align with business goals, enhancing UX and user interaction
• Apply front-end technologies (JavaScript, Typescript) to enrich the website's interactivity and aesthetic appeal
• Develop a new platform using Symfony, The API Platform, and JavaScript/TypeScript front-end framework to drive the company’s growing needs
• Manage and refine MySQL and NoSQL databases to uphold data security and ensure high-performance levels
• Working with APIs and exploring AI technologies to bring innovative features to our digital offerings
• Promote an efficient workflow, using development tooling such Docker, Git, and VS Code
• Collaborate with designers, pharmacists, and the tech team to create user-friendly and secure features, across mobile and desktop devices
• Integrate with APIs, including NHS login, electronic prescription services (EPS), and in-house patient systems
• Build notification systems, medication reminders, secure messaging, and repeat prescription requests
• Ensure app performance, security and compliance with healthcare data privacy standards (GDPR, NHS Digital requirements).
• Conduct testing and debugging to ensure reliability across devices.
• Potential for native app development

Requirements

• 3+ years proven experience in professional development in PHP or similar server-side programming language and web frameworks (Symfony or similar)
• Experience in WordPress and WooCommerce development is required
• Expertise in MySQL and NoSQL, capable of managing and optimising databases effectively
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript) and UI/UX design principles
• Knowledge of security best practices and cyber security
• Experience with local development and source control (such as Git)
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Driven by leveraging technology and modern practices

What We Offer

• An engaging, office-based role in our Nottingham branch, set in a collaborative and innovative environment
• An opportunity to be part of a company with a significant mission within the healthcare sector
• Professional growth opportunities in the fast-evolving digital healthcare industry
• Support for learning new technologies and developer-focused continuous professional development
• A role of considerable impact: Your contributions will directly influence the healthcare experience for numerous people across the UK
• A supportive, neurodiverse-aware office environment in Nottingham, with flexible working arrangements available. We provide support tailored to individual needs, including quiet spaces

If you're a passionate Web Developer eager to apply your skills towards meaningful healthcare innovations, we'd love for you to join our collaborative team in Nottingham.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Cost price discount
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Social events throughout the year
• Sponsored CPD opportunities
• Great transport links