ROLE OVERVIEW
As a member of the IT Applications team, the Software Developer will be based on‑site at a manufacturing facility in Madrid. You will design, develop and maintain scalable software solutions primarily in PHP while collaborating closely with both central‑office colleagues and plant operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Application Development
* Design, code and unit‑test web applications using PHP
* Integrate front‑end components (HTML, Java) with back‑end services
Database Administration
* Manage and optimize MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases at an advanced level
* Perform backups, tuning and troubleshooting to ensure high availability
On‑Site Support
* Provide hands‑on technical support within plant
* Translate production requirements into technical specifications
Collaboration & Governance
* Enforce coding standards, version control and deployment procedures
* Participate in code reviews, sprint planning and continuous‑improvement initiatives
Documentation & Reporting
* Prepare technical specifications, user guides and status reports
* Maintain records of change requests, bug fixes and release notes
1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or similar, Software Engineering or related field
Experience
* 3-5 years of professional software development experience
* Proven on‑site implementation/support in an industrial environment
* Demonstrable references from previous employers or projects
MANDATORY TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Expert‑level PHP
* Advanced MSSQL and PostgreSQL administration and tuning
RECOMMENDED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES
Programming Languages
* Experience with Laravel, Symfony or .NETCore
* DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes)
* RESTful API design and microservices architecture
Additional Advantages
* Experience with Laravel, Symfony or .NETCore
* DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes)
* RESTful API design and microservices architecture
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
* Strong English (written and spoken)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES
Analytical & Problem‑Solving
Able to diagnose complex issues and propose effective solutions.
Communication
Excellent liaison skills between technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Team Player
Collaborative mindset; willing to mentor juniors and share best practices.
Comfortable in a dynamic manufacturing environment with shifting priorities.
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