Backend Developer

Based: The Dash Group Head Office, Redruth.

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time role.

The Dash Group is a fast-growing business operating in logistics, vehicle solutions, fulfilment and ecommerce, with sites across Devon and Cornwall. Due to the eclectic nature of the business, we have developed a range of bespoke web applications that support operational efficiency, business intelligence and customer services across the Group.

As a Back End Developer, you will be responsible for maintaining, developing and optimising the server-side systems that underpin these applications. Working closely with the Technical Director and Front-End Developer, you will help design scalable solutions, improve existing platforms and contribute to the continued growth of our internal systems and SaaS ambitions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Software Development & System Support

• Maintain, develop and support the server-side functionality of internal web applications.
• Review, improve and design database structures, stored procedures and queries.
• Develop new functionality to support changing business requirements.
• Ensure applications are reliable, secure and maintainable.

Database & API Development

• Design and optimise MariaDB databases to improve performance and scalability.
• Build and maintain APIs to integrate with third-party systems and data sources.
• Analyse and improve query performance, indexing and data structures.
• Support data consolidation and reporting across the business.

Ecommerce & Application Integration

• Support backend functionality for WooCommerce-based ecommerce websites.
• Develop integrations between ecommerce, operational and financial systems.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of customer-facing and internal platforms.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Front-End Developer to deliver new applications and features.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support continuous improvement through proactive problem-solving and innovation.
• Gain a thorough understanding of existing systems and business processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, efficiency and user experience.
• Follow development best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Contribute to the long-term development and scalability of company systems.

What we’re looking for

• Strong commercial experience developing applications with PHP and object-oriented programming principles.
• Solid database design and optimisation skills using MariaDB or similar relational database platforms.
• Experience building APIs and working with HTTP, JSON and system integrations.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a commitment to producing reliable, maintainable code.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive and inquisitive approach, with a genuine interest in understanding business challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Experience with WooCommerce, ecommerce platforms or business-critical operational systems would be advantageous.

Additional Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 5 years.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts on vehicle rentals, hampers and more.