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MID. PHP DEVELOPER (SYMFONY)
REIZ TECH UAB
WorldwideremotePosted today
Skill Required
PHP-DeveloperBackend-EngineerSoftware-EngineerWeb-DeveloperMid-Level-Symfony-DeveloperPHP-Symfony-DeveloperMid-Level-PHP-DeveloperSymfony-DeveloperSymfony-EngineerPHP DeveloperLaravelPHPQuery OptimizationDesign PatternsCD pipelinesdesigningRESTsecuritybuildingDockerfintechwrittenMySQLTestNGdesignGitReactAzureLinuxCI/CDOWASPCloudjQueryAPIsUnityFulltime
Key highlights
- Salary: €5000 - €5800 (GROSS) / month
- Experience: 5+ years professional software development
- Benefit: Fully remote work with flexible hours
- Requirement: Expert-level PHP 8.x and Laravel/Symfony
- Requirement: Candidates must be from the European Union
Role overview
Join the Development team at Reiz Tech to support the growth of a fintech product. As a Mid PHP Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems, taking ownership of complex technical solutions, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of secure, robust, and maintainable code aligned with fintech industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using PHP (8.x) and modern frameworks (Symfony).
- Work effectively with both legacy and modern codebases, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze, understand, and maintain code independently, using AI tools as a supporting resource rather than a primary dependency.
- Architect robust, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with fintech standards.
- Build and maintain REST APIs, ensuring proper versioning and backward compatibility.
- Optimize database performance (MySQL/MariaDB), including query tuning, schema design, and migrations.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker).
- Ensure code quality through testing strategies (unit, integration, feature tests) and code reviews.
- Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean architecture in everyday development.
- Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
- Enforce security best practices (OWASP, secure authentication flows, data protection, GDPR compliance).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and technical guidance.
- Contribute to technical decision-making, challenge requirements constructively, and promote best practices.
Requirements
- At least 5+ years of professional experience in software development
- Expert-level knowledge of PHP 8.x and modern development practices
- At least 5+ years of experience with Laravel or Symfony, including deep framework understanding
- Strong experience with MySQL or MariaDB (query optimization, schema design, normalization)
- Solid understanding of REST API design principles
- Proficiency with Git (branching strategies, code reviews, release workflows)
- Experience with PHPUnit and defining test strategies
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized production environments
- Strong knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization
- Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub preferred)
- Solid understanding of Composer and dependency management
- Comfortable working in Linux/CLI environments
- Strong understanding of security best practices in web applications
- Ability to independently design and architect solutions
- Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on maintainability and scalability
- Confidence to challenge requirements and propose better alternatives
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Experience leading initiatives or small teams
- Strong written communication skills in async environments
Nice to have
- Experience in fintech or financial services domain
- Frontend development skills ( or React)
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Previous experience in technical interviewing or hiring
Benefits
- Fully remote work with flexible work hours and vacation policy.
- A diverse international work environment that promotes inclusivity and collaboration.
- Internal mentorship program.
- Additional healthcare insurance, loyalty days.
- Compensated 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.
- Ability to change the project you’re working on.
- Referral bonuses.
Additional details
- Reiz Tech is more than just an IT company. We are a trusted end-to-end IT advisor throughout clients’ business lifecycle. We have a growing global presence in more than 30 countries and regions, united to deliver end-to-end IT solutions. Our talents work together remotely, and low leadership levels are decentralized for better communication, decision-making, and flexibility.
- The application is open for candidates from the European Union.
- Salary range: €5000 - €5800 (GROSS) / month.
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