About The Company

NETFIRM is seeking a mid-weight PHP Developer for a leading creative business based in Sydney’s central business district. The opportunity brings together technology, design, and digital delivery in a collaborative environment focused on a significant project. The successful candidate will work alongside developers and UX designers, contributing their technical expertise while helping integrate development workflows across the project team.

This contract role offers the chance to apply established web development skills in a project-driven setting and support delivery toward a scheduled completion at the end of May.

About The Role

As a mid-weight PHP Developer, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, and maintenance of web solutions. Strong PHP and MySQL capability is important, and proven JSP experience is essential. You will work with a range of front-end technologies and development practices, collaborating with technical and design colleagues to deliver functional, accessible, and maintainable outcomes.

The role is suited to a self-starting developer who can take ownership of assigned work, communicate clearly, and demonstrate the potential to provide technical leadership when needed.

This is a contractor engagement supporting a major project scheduled for completion at the end of May. You should be comfortable working in an Agile or Scrum setting, balancing independent delivery with regular team collaboration. The position also calls for an understanding of how front-end implementation, APIs,



and content management platforms contribute to a complete digital solution.

Qualifications

- Professional experience developing with PHP and MySQL.
- Proven JSP experience is essential.
- Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, AJAX, and Bootstrap.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, MVC patterns, and software development practices.
- Experience working within Agile and Scrum teams.
- Knowledge of third-party API integration and RESTful web services.
- Familiarity with Backbone and Angular.
- Exposure to front-end build and workflow tools such as Bower, Grunt, and Yeoman.
- Exposure to enterprise content management platforms, such as Sitecore, AEM, SDL, or Interwoven, is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas clearly and contribute to client presentations.
- A proactive, self-directed approach and the ability to work constructively with developers, UX designers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

- Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications using PHP, MySQL, and JSP.
- Build and refine front-end features using relevant HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive interface technologies.
- Integrate third-party services and RESTful APIs in accordance with project requirements.




- Work with established application structures, including object-oriented and MVC approaches.
- Collaborate with developers and UX designers to align implementation with user experience and design requirements.
- Coordinate work with the wider team and contribute to effective, integrated development workflows.
- Participate in Agile or Scrum activities, communicate progress, and raise risks or dependencies promptly.
- Contribute to technical discussions, share knowledge, and provide leadership or guidance when appropriate.
- Support quality, maintainability, and reliable delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits This contractor opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a major digital project within a creative business in Sydney’s CBD. You will work across a varied technology stack and collaborate directly with development and UX colleagues. The engagement provides an opportunity to apply your skills to meaningful project work, strengthen your experience with PHP and JSP, and contribute to delivery within a defined project timeframe. Contract terms, work arrangements, and other engagement details can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

NETFIRM is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Applicants will be considered on the basis of relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the role. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and encourage candidates who meet the essential requirements to apply.

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