Mid PHP Developer – Symfony

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Lithuania.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and sustain scalable backend systems utilizing PHP 8.x and Symfony.

• Collaborate with both legacy and contemporary codebases to ensure ongoing stability, performance, and enhancement.

• Independently analyze, comprehend, and maintain code, leveraging AI tools as a supplementary resource.

• Architect secure, robust, and high-performing solutions that adhere to fintech standards.

• Construct and uphold REST APIs with versioning and backward compatibility.

• Enhance MySQL/MariaDB database performance through query optimization, schema design, and migrations.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based container environments.

• Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and feature testing, as well as code reviews.

• Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean architecture methodologies.

• Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and execute optimizations.

• Enforce OWASP standards, secure authentication, data protection, and GDPR compliance practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and provide technical guidance.

• Contribute to technical decision-making, constructively challenge requirements, and advocate for best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in software development.

• Expert-level proficiency in PHP 8.x and modern development methodologies.

• At least 5+ years of experience with Laravel or Symfony, demonstrating a deep understanding of the framework.

• Strong background in MySQL or MariaDB, with an emphasis on query optimization, schema design, and normalization.

• Solid grasp of REST API design principles.

• Proficient in Git, including branching strategies, code reviews, and release workflows.

• Experience with PHPUnit and the development of test strategies.

• Practical experience with Docker and containerized production environments.

• Robust knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization techniques.

• Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitHub.

• Solid understanding of Composer and dependency management.

• Comfortable working within Linux/CLI environments.

• Strong awareness of security best practices for web applications.

• Ability to independently design and architect solutions.

• Strong problem-solving mindset focused on maintainability and scalability.

• Confidence to challenge requirements and suggest improved alternatives.

• Capability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Experience in leading initiatives or small teams.

• Strong written communication skills in asynchronous environments.

• Proficiency in English is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible working hours and a vacation policy.

• A diverse international work environment that fosters inclusivity and collaboration.

• Internal mentorship program.

• Additional healthcare insurance.

• Loyalty days.

• Compensated professional development opportunities, covering learning materials and certification exam fees.

• Internal events and Learning Sessions.

• Participation in local events in Lithuania such as wakeboarding, excursions, and Meet and Eat gatherings.

• The opportunity to switch the project you’re working on.

• Referral bonuses.