About The Company

NETFIRM is a creative technology business based in Sydney’s central business district. The company brings together technical and creative professionals to deliver digital solutions for clients and organisations. Its work depends on collaboration across development, user experience and related disciplines, with a focus on building and improving web-based products and services.

NETFIRM is seeking a capable PHP Developer to contribute to a significant project scheduled for completion at the end of May. This contract opportunity offers the chance to join an active delivery team and apply practical development skills to a project with a clear timeframe and outcome.

About The Role

As a mid-weight PHP Developer, you will contribute to the design, development, integration and support of web applications. You will work with PHP and MySQL while drawing on your proven JSP experience to help deliver project requirements. The role calls for a developer who can work independently, take ownership of tasks and provide leadership where needed, while remaining open to feedback and collaboration.

You will partner with other developers and UX designers to coordinate workflows and help connect front-end and back-end implementation. A working understanding of front-end development will enable you to consider how technical decisions affect the overall user experience. You will also contribute to discussions about implementation approaches, integration requirements and delivery priorities.

This is a contractor position supporting a major project through its planned completion at the end of May.



Applicants should be comfortable working to project milestones, communicating progress and adapting to changing requirements within an Agile environment.

Qualifications To be considered, you should bring professional PHP development experience, a sound understanding of MySQL and proven hands-on experience with JSP. You will also have experience with object-oriented programming and the MVC pattern, together with an understanding of Agile delivery and Scrum practices.

Relevant technical experience includes HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, AJAX and Bootstrap, as well as integrating third-party APIs and working with RESTful web services. Familiarity with Backbone and Angular is useful, alongside experience with front-end build and dependency tools such as Bower, Grunt and Yeoman.

Exposure to enterprise content management platforms, including Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), SDL or Interwoven, is preferred. You should be able to communicate clearly, articulate technical ideas to different audiences and present information to clients with confidence. A self-starting attitude, sound judgement and the ability to take initiative are significant to success in this role.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and enhance web applications using PHP,



MySQL and relevant supporting technologies. Apply your JSP experience to project work and help ensure that solutions meet agreed technical and functional requirements. Build and integrate front-end components using appropriate web standards and frameworks, collaborating with UX designers to support usable and consistent experiences.

Integrate third-party APIs and RESTful services, contribute to technical discussions and follow established development practices. Work within the team’s Agile and Scrum processes, participate in planning and review activities, and provide clear updates on progress, risks and dependencies. Take ownership of assigned deliverables, help coordinate workflows with colleagues and support the team in resolving development challenges.

Benefits

Join a major, time-bound project with an established creative business in Sydney’s CBD. This contract role provides the opportunity to work alongside developers and UX professionals, contribute to a collaborative delivery environment and apply a broad range of web development skills. The project has a defined target completion at the end of May, helping set clear expectations for the engagement.

Equal Opportunity

NETFIRM welcomes applications from candidates with the skills and experience relevant to this position. We are committed to fair and respectful consideration throughout the recruitment process and to maintaining a professional, inclusive workplace. Selection will be based on role requirements, relevant qualifications, experience and demonstrated capabilities.

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