Senior Programmer

Founded in 1999 SkillGate is one on the UKs leading eLearning business. We are based in a beautiful, converted barn near Midhurst, 10 miles from Chichester, West Sussex. We offer one of the industry's most advanced Learning and Performance Management Systems and a wide range of online training courses - covering regulatory and self-development training. We are looking for an ambitious individual, with the essential experience described below, on a full-time or part-time basis, who wants to increase their experience and responsibility and join our management team. In addition to the account management team and production team, we have 3 full time programmers, a server manager and two designers. We use Windows and Linux servers hosted by a third-party hosting company. Application software is Adobe Coldfusion (knowledge of this is NOT essential). We are ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accredited. Responsibilities: The core responsibility will be for creation of specifications and delivery of code that meets the needs requested by the account management team. In this regard, typical activities will include: managing and supporting other coders as needed participating in planning and designing appropriate code to meet the evolving needs of our clients developing the SkillGate application with web-based coding as needed ensuring documentation and testing is handled professionally supporting the server manager to manage system backups and test emergency data recovery methods monitor system performance and implement adjustments when needed. Suggested Skills: Excellent knowledge of databases and web-based coding Proper understanding of the importance of security and resilience Ability to manage and support others Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and account management teams Ability to research and design solutions and implement technology improvements. Requirements: Minimum 6 years post graduate experience Experience with code such as PHP, Javascript, MYSQL, JSON, or equivalent Excellent attention to detail Good communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task Self-sufficient in managing detailed project Ability to commute to our office at least 3 days per week

Location: Midhurst, South East, GB

Posted Date: 11/14/2025