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MID. PHP DEVELOPER (SYMFONY)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · European Union
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
Mid-level PHP developer joining the Development team to design, build and scale high-performance backend systems for a fintech product. The role involves ownership of complex technical solutions, architectural contributions and secure, maintainable code aligned with fintech standards.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote · European Union
- Pay
- EUR 5,000 – 5,800 / month
What you'll do
- 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
- 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
What we're looking for
- 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
Your team
Development team
Team supporting the growth of a fintech product
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About REIZ TECH UAB
A trusted end-to-end IT advisor throughout clients' business lifecycle
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.
Key facts
- Growing global presence in more than 30 countries and regions
- Talents work together remotely
- Low leadership levels are decentralized for better communication, decision-making, and flexibility
What they value
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration