Giant Peach Blog

Role: PHP Web Developer (position filled 18 Jan 2011)
Salary: negotiable based on experience

At Giant Peach it’s our people that make us, and thanks to our passionate team we’re continuing to grow – developing and improving every day. It’s an ongoing journey, and we’re always looking to invite bright new talent on board.

We are currently seeking an experienced PHP developer to join our dynamic and friendly team. You will have the opportunity to further your skills and work on some exciting and challenging projects.

Previous hands-on development experience is essential, with an in-depth knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. An understanding of the OOP paradigm as well as MVC architecture is expected, as is a proven ability to build bespoke applications from start to finish.

You will be writing well structured, re-usable, modular, annotated code. Projects will be carried out to a high specification with consideration given to security and performance. Experience in developing mobile applications would be beneficial.

You will be responsible for managing your own workload and supporting clients alongside your main development projects. You will be able to work within a team as well as individually, and be an excellent communicator who can explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical clients alike.

You will be based at Peach HQ in Wylye (here) in our beautiful converted barn with inspirational views, a top-of-the-range PC or Mac, pool table, and a talented team to work alongside.

Essential experience:
OO PHP, (H)MVC frameworks, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, building bespoke web applications

Beneficial experience:
jQuery, HTML5, Kohana or Code Igniter frameworks, mobile application development, LAMP server management, SVN

To apply send your CV, including links to your portfolio, blog or twitter account along with a covering letter that answers the question, “who would win in a fight, a polar bear or a gorilla?” to join@giantpeachdesign.com

We are pleased to announce that Ian has joined the team to work in business development. He will be growing our client base and exploring new markets – oh, and brushing up on his pool skills if he wants to take on James!

The Peaches are very happy with their new home. Why wouldn’t you be when you get views like this? These sheep were photographed yesterday morning. The sun breaking through the mist made us all appreciate our lovely rural setting.

Over the past 2 weeks I have really enjoyed myself here at Giant Peach.

I may have not arrived on my first day because of an exam but it has been really fun. I got a few chances to lose at pool but I have had some lucky wins due to my opponents’ mistakes.

I have managed to contribute to buying an iPad for Giant Peach by selling some Macs on eBay. I have also done some office based work – research etc. (Abby’s idea…)

I have also managed to get the chance to develop the Peach eCommerce site (front-end) and I have had fun doing it.

The people here are nice and friendly and I’m sad that I had to leave but I would come back if I could and I would.

highly recommend this place for IT work experience (even if the barn is in the middle of nowhere…)

Freddie saying goodbye.

We are lucky enough to have some beautiful birds of prey flying close to the office. We have already spotted three kestrels. There are around 36,800 breeding pairs in the UK and they are on the RSPB Amber List because their numbers declined in the 1970’s.

The field around the barn provide plenty of small mammals for them to feed on and so we hope to see them throughout the year.

We are a bit worried about one of them which allowed us to get really close so we will be keeping an eye out for it.