Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Software Analyst Developer
Hybrid - 2 days/week in London office
12-month fixed-term
Salary: £54,000 - £60,000 + excellent pension, generous holiday allowance, and training opportunities
Reports to: Head of Software Engineering

Join a central London organisation to help Drive Digital Transformation

Our prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Web Software Analyst Developer to lead a pivotal system transition project within the central IT department.

You will take full ownership of a legacy web system - a bespoke PHP-based suite developed in-house - which integrates with internal data to offer tailored alternatives to broader systems.

This is a rare opportunity to take a high-impact role, modernising a core platform through stabilisation, documentation, and complete redevelopment using centrally supported low-code technologies, including Microsoft's Azure-based Power Platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the current system owner to gain a deep understanding of the legacy PHP 4-based platform.
• Maintain and support the existing system throughout the transition period.
• Thoroughly document workflows, functionalities, and integrations to ensure continuity.
• Consult with stakeholders to assess current usage, requirements, and modernisation goals.
• Design and implement a future-ready solution using Microsoft Power Platform and other centrally approved technologies.
• Lead the redevelopment, delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable web tools.
• Ensure alignment with IT governance, security standards, and best engineering practices.
• Oversee integration with core data services and central platforms.
• Provide regular updates to ITS leadership and key faculty stakeholders.

About You - Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of PHP, SQL, and web architecture.
• Proven experience supporting and evolving legacy PHP systems.
• Skilled in reverse-engineering and documenting undocumented software platforms.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects using modern web or low-code solutions.
• Experience in IT service transition, stakeholder engagement, and technical documentation.
• Strong grasp of software development best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services and cloud-first development strategies.
• Ability to design and build data-driven low-code applications.

This role is based in a fantastic organisation working with some great people, please get in touch to register your interest