Senior PHP Developer – Symfony

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

📋 Description

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

• Manage both legacy and contemporary codebases, ensuring stability, performance, and ongoing enhancements.

• Independently analyze, comprehend, and maintain code.

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

• Develop and sustain REST APIs with versioning and backward compatibility.

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

• Implement and uphold CI/CD pipelines along with Docker-based containerized 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 apply optimizations.

• Uphold OWASP standards, secure authentication, data protection, and GDPR best practices.

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

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

• Participate in technical decision-making, constructively challenge requirements, and advocate for best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of professional experience in software development.

• Expertise in PHP 8.x and modern development methodologies.

• Extensive experience with Laravel or Symfony, demonstrating a deep understanding of the frameworks.

• Strong proficiency in MySQL or MariaDB, including 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 establishing test strategies.

• Practical experience with Docker and containerized production environments.

• Strong knowledge of caching strategies and performance enhancement techniques.

• Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines; GitHub preferred.

• Solid understanding of Composer and dependency management.

• Comfortable working in Linux/CLI environments.

• Strong knowledge of security best practices for web applications.

• Ability to independently design and architect solutions.

• A 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 leading initiatives or small teams.

• Strong written communication skills, especially in asynchronous environments.

• Nice to have: experience in the fintech or financial services domain.

• Nice to have: frontend development skills with Vue.js or React.

• Nice to have: experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.

• Nice to have: previous experience in technical interviewing or hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

• Internal mentorship program.

• Additional healthcare insurance.

• Loyalty days.

• Funded professional development opportunities, including 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.

• Flexibility to change the project you’re working on.

• Referral bonuses.