Here at Bloomberg New Energy Finance (or BNEF for short), we provide leading analysis, tools and data for decision makers making an impact in the energy space. We help clients stay on top of developments via our comprehensive web and mobile-based platforms. Operating with a start-up mentality within the larger Bloomberg enterprise, our responsibility is to develop & deploy cutting-edge software that meets the needs of our high profile customers.

We're seeking an energetic and talented senior backend-end software engineer with strong technical and programming skills and some dev-ops experience to join our cross-functional Scrum team and help refine and expand our customer-facing website. This detail-oriented role involves developing our DB-backed, server-side PHP applications and APIs that drive our single-page web application and driving improvements in our Continuous Delivery and Integration environments.

We'll trust you to:

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends
• Cooperate with product owners and other stakeholders to meet product requirements
• Collaborate within an Agile, multi-disciplinary Scrum team
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues

You'll need to have:

• Proven work experience in enterprise-level web programming and mastery of PHP 5.6
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Substantial knowledge of relational database systems, object-oriented programming and software design patterns

We'd love to see:

• A passion for automated testing and process efficiency
• Proficiency working in and maintaining a Continuous Delivery environment, especially with GitHub and Jenkins
• Knowledgeable about Linux, Apache, SSL, PHP-FPM, and shell scripting
• Familiarity with Vagrant and cloud-based virtualisation
• Experience with DRM systems, particularly Adobe LiveCycle, is a plus
• Exposure to client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, particularly AngularJS 1.x and SASS, or an interest to learn

If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think you're a good match! We'll get in touch with you to let you know the next steps.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.