Join Earthwatch's mission to balance nature with cutting-edge tech as our new Software Developer
Overview
£40000
Flexible within the UK, contractually based in Oxford
In-person- Oxford United Kingdom
Expires at anytime
Earthwatch, a leading environmental charity, is at the forefront of combining ecological passion with scientific research. We're dedicated to creating a world in harmony with the environment by engaging communities and empowering them with knowledge and tools for sustainable change.
- Join a tight-knit IT team of 4 as an experienced Software Developer.
- Take charge of Joomla customer portal management, PHP development, and MySQL database maintenance.
- Play a pivotal role in implementing new features, debugging, and reducing technical debt, in line with our delivery programs.
- Directly manage projects, mentor peers, and provide design insights to drive our PHP systems towards meeting organizational goals.
- Lead programming tasks, execute comprehensive testing, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Expertise in PHP (version 8.1), MySQL, HTML, .NET, CSS, and JS is essential.
- Opportunities to work with Dynamics 365, Power BI, JSON, and Python scripting.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK; Earthwatch does not offer visa support.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the application process.
Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. Our vision is for a world where we live in balance with nature. We connect people with nature, motivate them to protect the environment and provide them with the knowledge and tools to make change happen.
We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our small IT team of 4. In this role as a Software Developer, you will engage in diverse software tasks, primarily focusing on Joomla customer portal management, PHP development, and MySQL database support. Your responsibilities include implementing new features, resolving bugs, and addressing technical debt, guided by our delivery programmes.
As a central figure in the development process, you will directly manage specific projects and contribute to others through mentoring and design inputs. Your core duty involves ensuring our PHP systems align with organisational needs, collaborating with external contractors, our internal IT team, and key stakeholders to enhance development for operational efficiency.
This role demands independence and teamwork, where you will lead programming tasks, perform thorough testing, and provide critical updates to stakeholders prior to deploying developments. Your skill set should include extensive experience with PHP (currently using version 8.1), honed throughout your career, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of MySQL, HTML, .NET, CSS, and JS. Additionally, the role offers opportunities to work with Dynamics 365, Power BI, JSON, and Python scripting, encouraging you to either apply existing knowledge or develop new skills in these areas.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.