Senior PHP Software Engineer (Symfony)

Join our team as a Senior PHP Software Engineer (Symfony) and work on advanced backend solutions built with the latest technologies. We are looking for someone who thrives in complex architecture, enjoys designing scalable systems, and cares deeply about code quality. About the project You will be developing the backend for modern systems using PHP 8.4+, Symfony 7.x (LTS) , DDD / Hexagonal Architecture , event‑driven communication , and tools like Kafka, Redis, MySQL . We follow best engineering practices, maintain clear documentation, and rely on a mature testing and delivery approach. Your responsibilities Designing and developing backend services in PHP and Symfony Creating and maintaining REST APIs in line with OpenAPI 3.x standards Implementing solutions in an event‑driven architecture Working with DDD and Hexagonal Architecture Collaborating with the team on process and data‑flow design Preparing unit tests, integration tests, contract tests, and event‑processing tests Participating in code reviews and ensuring high code quality Creating and updating clear and maintainable technical documentation Requirements Very good knowledge of PHP 8.4+ Hands‑on experience with Symfony 7.x (LTS) Practical experience with Magento or Laravel Understanding of REST API design and OpenAPI 3.x Experience with DDD and Hexagonal Architecture Ability to work with event‑driven architecture Experience with Apache Kafka Practical knowledge of MySQL 8+ and ORM tools (e.g., Doctrine) Experience with Redis Knowledge of MongoDB — nice to have Very good knowledge of PHPUnit Experience with the Test‑First approach Familiarity with Git , code review practices, and tools like Jira and Confluence Why join us Diverse projects and the opportunity to work with current technology stacks A stable collaboration within an experienced and supportive team Clear processes and a mature approach to architecture and code quality Real influence on project decisions and technical solutions Originally posted on Himalayas