PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Senior Software Engineer in Westport, Co. Mayo on a full time permanent basis reporting to the Head of the Digital team. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.
We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY
As the Senior Software Engineer you will • Help lead the development and maintenance of our PHP-based eCommerce solutions.• Design, develop, and enhance applications using modern MVC frameworks, including CodeIgniter and Laravel.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in collaboration with the support team.• Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and best practices to ensure a robust platform.• Write good, efficient code that's been tested and well-documented.• Help to keep our code in shape by code review, making sure it follows the right style and practices and is built to scale.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and develop new features and enhancements for our eCommerce platform and internal software.• Maintain and improve existing systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.• Provide mentorship to junior developers and assist in code reviews to uphold coding standards.• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and QA to define and deliver solutions.• Optimise application performance and scalability.• Proactively identify technical risks and recommend solutions to improve the system.• Contribute to the team’s Agile process, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
REQUIREMENTS
• Strong experience in PHP and proficiency with MVC frameworks, particularly CodeIgniter and Laravel.• In-depth knowledge of relational databases, such as MySQL, and the ability to optimise queries.• Solid understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues.• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.• Familiarity with modern development tools and techniques, such as dependency management (e.g., Composer) and unit testing.• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Experience consuming, designing and implementing RESTful APIs.• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for deployment, monitoring, and CI/CD.• Understanding of cloud environments, particularly AWS or similar platforms.• Exposure to eCommerce platforms and integrations, such as payment gateways and shipping APIs.
COMPANY AWARDS
• Great Place To Work 2024• 2024 Entrepreneur of the year awarded to Portwest’s CEO • Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022 • Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021
*Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.