Senior PHP Developer

JobLeads

Senior PHP Developer joining JobLeads to lead backend development using PHP and Symfony. Collaborating in a remote environment with a diverse tech team across multiple countries.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇺 Anywhere in EuropeSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptMySQLPHPSymfony

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor developers to deliver high-quality web applications.
Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable backend systems using PHP and Symfony.
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other developers.
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards to ensure performance, maintainability, and best practices.
Stay current with technology trends and continuously improve development processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a Senior PHP Developer or Full Stack Developer.
Strong proficiency in PHP and deep familiarity with backend best practices.
Proven experience with the Symfony framework.
Solid understanding of MySQL and ORM frameworks, ideally Doctrine.
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a remote, collaborative environment.
Proficiency in frontend technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript is a plus.
Experience working in agile or distributed teams is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely from anywhere in the world—enjoy true location freedom.
Flexible working hours—balance your work and life on your own terms.
Your choice of IT equipment—we provide the tools you need to do your best work.
A close-knit, international team that fosters collaboration and inclusivity.
Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and experience.
Professional growth opportunities, including support for conferences and ongoing skill development.
Exciting projects that challenge convention and leave a lasting impact in the world of web development.
Unforgettable team events, including our annual company summer getaway + team meetups across the EU

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Hard Skills & Tools

PHPSymfonyMySQLDoctrineGitCI/CDHTML5CSS3JavaScriptbackend best practices

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringproblem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationcollaboration