Senior PHP Software Engineer (Symfony)
Join our team as a Senior PHP Software Engineer(Symfony)and work on advanced backend solutions built with the latest technologies. We are looking for someone who thrives in complex architecture, enjoys designing scalable systems, and cares deeply about code quality.
About the project
You will be developing the backend for modern systems using PHP 8.4+, Symfony 7.x (LTS), DDD / Hexagonal Architecture, event‑driven communication, and tools like Kafka, Redis, MySQL. We follow best engineering practices, maintain clear documentation, and rely on a mature testing and delivery approach.
Your responsibilities
Designing and developing backend services in PHP and Symfony
Creating and maintaining REST APIs in line with OpenAPI 3.x standards
Implementing solutions in an event‑driven architecture
Working with DDD and Hexagonal Architecture
Collaborating with the team on process and data‑flow design
Preparing unit tests, integration tests, contract tests, and event‑processing tests
Participating in code reviews and ensuring high code quality
Creating and updating clear and maintainable technical documentation
Requirements
Very good knowledge of PHP 8.4+
Hands‑on experience with Symfony 7.x (LTS)
Practical experience with Magento or Laravel
Understanding of REST API design and OpenAPI 3.x
Experience with DDD and Hexagonal Architecture
Ability to work with event‑driven architecture
Experience with Apache Kafka
Practical knowledge of MySQL 8+ and ORM tools (e.g., Doctrine)
Experience with Redis
Knowledge of MongoDB — nice to have
Very good knowledge of PHPUnit
Experience with the Test‑First approach
Familiarity with Git, code review practices, and tools like Jira and Confluence
Why join us
Diverse projects and the opportunity to work with current technology stacks
A stable collaboration within an experienced and supportive team
Clear processes and a mature approach to architecture and code quality
Real influence on project decisions and technical solutions
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