Senior PHP Developer (Backend)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Symfony)
• Work model: Fully remote within Europe

Description

Design and develop scalable backend services using PHP and Symfony, shaping platform architecture and performance. Collaborate with product, design, QA, and engineers to take features from concept to launch while maintaining high code quality through reviews and automation. Work includes agentic/AI-enhanced coding with a spec-and-verification approach and strong review of agent-generated code.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services with a focus on performance, stability, and maintainability
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver ideas from concept to launch
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and strengthen architecture
• Improve conventions, hooks, and review automation used by agents
• Own features end-to-end: concept, implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience delivering production-ready applications
• Strong expertise in PHP and software design principles for scalable architecture
• Extensive hands-on experience with Symfony
• Routine hands-on work with agentic coding tools on production code (not only IDE autocomplete)
• Spec and verification discipline (plans, tests, and blocking checks)
• Deliberate context management and strength in reviewing agent-generated code
• Proficiency with Git and modern collaborative development workflows
• Clear communication skills for a distributed global team

Benefits

• Fully remote work and flexible hours
• Choice of preferred equipment
• Competitive compensation aligned with expertise and impact
• Supportive, diverse team culture focused on openness and collaboration
• Premium agent tooling with token headroom
• Professional growth via learning resources, training, and conference support