Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer

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

📋 Description

• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications across various PHP versions, focusing on PHP 8.x

• Construct and expand Symfony applications utilizing Doctrine ORM, Twig, and Composer

• Create responsive front-end features using Vue.js and jQuery with Ajax and npm

• Design, query, and optimize databases including MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL

• Employ AI-assisted development tools and integrate LLM-based functionalities when beneficial

• Design and utilize REST APIs

• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth, JWT, and SSO

• Write and maintain automated tests with PHPUnit

• Deploy and manage applications on Linux servers running Apache or nginx

• Diagnose issues throughout the application environment

• Collaborate with external service providers and Technical Business Analysts to transfer knowledge and ownership of the codebase

• Contribute to architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, and maintain technical documentation

• Act as a dedicated technical resource for an international client in supply chain, logistics, and print & packaging

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in PHP web development

• Strong proficiency in PHP, especially version 8.x, with the ability to manage legacy PHP codebases

• Solid production experience with Symfony, Doctrine, Twig, and Composer

• Practical experience with Vue.js, jQuery, Ajax interactions, and npm

• Knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL, including skills in query optimization and schema design

• Practical experience with AI-assisted coding and integrating AI solutions into applications

• Experience in building REST APIs and implementing OAuth, JWT, and SSO authentication methods

• Experience in writing unit and integration tests using PHPUnit

• Familiarity with Linux and configurations for Apache/nginx web servers

• Proficient in Git and Git-based platforms like Gitea or GitLab

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to work effectively and proactively in a distributed, cross-border team

• German language skills are a plus but not mandatory

• Nice to have: Experience with Docker, Jenkins, SonarQube, Sentry, Ant, Redis, Elasticsearch, Liquibase, PDFlib, phpseclib, PhpOffice, YAML, JSON/XML, SOAP, MQTT, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Sass, Ubuntu/Debian, shell scripting, cron, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud

• Domain expertise in supply chain, logistics, or print & packaging

• Experience in transition or migration projects

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Continuous learning support

• A collaborative and innovative team culture

• Remote-friendly work policy