Senior PHP Developer (Laravel/Symfony)
We are looking for an experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our team and help build scalable, high-quality products. In this role, you will actively contribute to architectural decisions, drive technical initiatives, and collaborate closely with the team to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions. Requirements 5+ years of professional experience in software development. Expert-level knowledge of PHP 8.x and modern development practices. 5+ years of experience with Laravel or Symfony, including a deep understanding of framework internals. Strong experience with MySQL or MariaDB, including query optimization, schema design, and database normalization. Solid understanding of REST API design principles. Proficiency with Git, including branching strategies, code reviews, and release workflows. Experience with PHPUnit and defining testing strategies. Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized production environments. Strong knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization techniques. Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub preferred). Solid understanding of Composer and dependency management. Comfortable working in Linux/CLI environments. Strong understanding of web application security best practices. Soft Skills Ability to independently design and architect solutions. Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on maintainability and scalability. Confidence to challenge requirements and propose better alternatives. Ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions. Experience leading technical initiatives or small teams. Strong written communication skills and experience working in asynchronous environments. Nice to Have Experience in the fintech or financial services domain. Frontend development experience with Vue.js or React. Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure. Previous experience conducting technical interviews or participating in hiring processes. What You'll Do Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications and APIs. Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to technical strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business value. Drive best practices in code quality, testing, security, and performance. Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of architecture and technical decisions, and building products that scale, we'd love to hear from you.