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Junior Web Developer This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a leading biotech company with branches in Cambridge (UK) , Houston (US) and Leiden (NL) , providing products and services globally. We are looking for a tenacious, competent and organized individual to join our high‑paced, dynamic IT Team in Bar Hill . You will be working with colleagues in other Teams to develop the front and back end of our website. Responsibilities Identifying and fixing small and medium sized bugs Adding features to existing code in our web application Working as part of the team on development projects Adhering to SEO best practice for all tasks Suggesting automation and/or improvements for front and back end processes and functionality Skills and Experience Required: University degree in computer science, IT (BSc, MSc, PhD), equivalent experience or demonstrable interest in coding 1‑3 years’ experience with PHP (at least intermediate level) and MySQL databases (at least intermediate level) Ability to write, read and interpret existing PHP code to understand the function and be able to debug the code Advantageous: Experience with Opencart Ability to use MVC model and Git (version control system) You will be organized, efficient and practical. You will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and will enjoy working both alone and in a team and be passionate about coding. You will be great at logical thinking and solving problems and be tenacious with a keen eye for detail. You will be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written and have the ability to articulate technical content to non‑technical stakeholders. You will enjoy challenges and be eager to learn. Training will be provided. This role is 100% office based in a large open‑plan, newly refurbished modern office space. About Us Abbexa believes in empowering individuals from an early stage. We seek to support you to draw your own personal career map in line with your ambitions and aspirations. Our informal and friendly culture is an ideal working environment to cultivate excellent professional development opportunities. Abbexa is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, respect and fairness and providing a positive environment for collaboration. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all our colleagues and applicants fairly and with respect. Abbexa has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment means everyone working at Abbexa will receive the Living Wage which is higher than the government minimum wage. Bar Hill offers a park, Tesco, coffee shop, barbers, clothes store and gyms, all within walking distance of the office. The package will include 21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and the day off for your Birthday. It also includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare benefits. This is a full‑time, permanent position. The hours are Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (one hour lunch). Please apply with CV. To make your application you will need to register on our site. This will allow us to process your application quickly and will allow you to keep track of the status of your application. FOR AGENCIES – WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANY AGENCY FOR THIS OR ANY OTHER POSITION THAT WE ADVERTISE. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbexa Ltd

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