Web Developer

Job Title: Web Developer

Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Development & Support

• 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

Database Management & Data Integrity

• 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

Security & Best Practice

• 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

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• 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

The Successful Applicant

Essential

• Commercial experience developing websites and web-based applications

• Excellent working knowledge of PHP

• Strong experience with HTML and CSS

• Strong experience with JavaScript, jQuery, and Ajax

• 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

Desirable

• 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 JavaScript frameworks such as React

• 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

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 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

• £1,000 employee referral bonus

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Award-winning company culture focused on wellbeing, safety, and inclusion

Call to Action

If you are an experienced Web Developer with strong PHP and front-end development skills and are looking to join a well-established organisation committed to innovation, development, and employee wellbeing, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with BUUK Infrastructure.

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