Mid PHP Developer (Laravel or Symfony)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design, develop and maintain scalable backend systems using PHP 8.x and modern frameworks (Laravel or Symfony)
• ▹Architect robust, secure and high-performing solutions aligned with fintech standards
• ▹Build and maintain REST APIs with proper versioning and backward compatibility
• ▹Optimize database performance (MySQL/MariaDB): query tuning, schema design, 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
• ▹Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks and optimize
• ▹Enforce security best practices (OWASP, secure authentication, data protection, GDPR)
• ▹Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn business requirements into technical solutions
• ▹Mentor junior and mid-level developers
• ▹Contribute to technical decision-making

Requirements

• ▹At least 4 years of professional software development experience
• ▹Expert-level knowledge of PHP 8.x and modern development practices
• ▹At least 4 years of experience with Laravel or Symfony, with 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 web application security best practices

Nice to have

• ▹Experience in fintech or financial services
• ▹Frontend development skills (React)
• ▹Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• ▹Previous experience in technical interviewing or hiring

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Salary range: EUR 5000-5800 gross
• ▹Remote work

About the company

Reiz Tech is an end-to-end IT advisor with a presence in more than 30 countries and regions. Its people work remotely and leadership levels are decentralized.