Senior PHP Developer (Nov 2023 - Present)

• Championed Code Quality, processes, designs and principles
• Replaced old database libraries with modern alternatives with a large reach and impact with zero downtime
• Improved internal testing tools, increasing code coverage and foolproofing
• Upgraded site and internal dependencies from PHP 5.4 to 7.2 compatibility
• Worked closely with other developers to improve our systems for our customers.

Software Engineer (Nov 2021 - Nov 2023)

• Significantly improved the reliability and maintainability of a large proprietary monolith codebase through code enhancement and writing of unit tests.
• Implemented and established Domain-Driven Design (DDD) practices in a PHP 8.1 microservices environment, laying the foundation for future development.
• Made a significant impact on several large and complex projects, playing a crucial role in their success.
• Collaborated closely with quality engineers to streamline their processes and make their jobs easier, helping to improve the overall quality of the projects.
• Designed and developed tools to automate tedious tasks, such as conventional commits and Google Cloud server connections, freeing up time for more impactful work.
• Championed code quality and process standardisation, setting an example for others to follow and promoting best practices throughout the development team.

Web Developer & Web Developer Apprentice (2016 - 2021)

• Took on additional responsibilities as the team DevOps specialist, effectively managing and maintaining infrastructure through Ansible playbooks and roles.
• Continuously updated and developed new Ansible playbooks and roles, leading to the successful build, upgrade, and automatic maintenance of the infrastructure.
• Shared and transferred in-depth knowledge of DevOps tooling with team members, effectively empowering them to work independently and contribute to the success of the infrastructure.
• Maintained and updated PHP-related systems and pipelines, ensuring their smooth operation and reliability.
• Debugged PHP errors of varying complexity, which played a critical role in maintaining the stability and performance of the systems.
• Led the migration of several websites from PHP 5.6 to PHP 7.2/7.4, as well as from infrastructure migration from Azure Classic to Azure RM, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal downtime.
• Stayed up-to-date with the latest developments in Amazon AWS and Azure RM, improving security, reliability, and cost savings.
• Improved monitoring coverage, automation reliability, and reduced technical debt across all systems, helping to minimise risks and ensure the long-term success of the infrastructure.
• Automated and improved proprietary email systems, working closely with other departments to increase customer engagement and trust.