Software Developer

As a back-end Drupal developer in our development team, you will be part of a team managing the main Oxfordshire County Council website along with several smaller sites. Your role will involve:

• developing and maintaining custom modules on our main website and several smaller sites
• ensuring seamless integration with front-end components
• optimising the performance of our Drupal-based applications
You'll work closely with our front-end developer, UX/UI designers and Dev Ops to deliver a great user experience for the residents of Oxfordshire. Your experience with PHP (Symfony), MySQL, Drupal's API, Docker/Lando, and DevOps environments will be crucial to your role.,
• Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules.
• Optimise website performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-sidelogic.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues and bugs.
• Ensure the website is secure.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
  
  You will be a skilled Drupal back-end developer with a strong PHP, MySQL, and Drupal development background.
We value innovation and problem-solving, so you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the continuous improvement of our platforms. Our collaborative and supportive environment encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth, making it an ideal place to advance your career. Essential:
• Proven experience as a Drupal Back-End Developer.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and Drupal 8/9/10.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to workindependentlyand as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work in sprints as part of a team engaging in the planning, refinement and associated processes.
Desirable:
• Experience of Local Gov Drupal (LGD), Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Rewards and Benefits:
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
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