Backend SW Engineer, PHP, Symfony

Qualco Technology

Backend SW Engineer (PHP/Symfony) designing, developing, and maintaining backend applications and services. Collaborates cross-functionally while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeAthens • 🇬🇷 GreeceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesLaravelMySQLPHPSymfony

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications and services using PHP and Laravel (v12) and/or (Symfony (5.x/6.x);
Develop and maintain asynchronous and message-driven workflows using Symfony Messenger;
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend integrations with internal and external systems;
Develop and maintain automated tests using PHPUnit and/or Pest;
Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to application architecture decisions;
Conducting and participating in peer code reviews;
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following coding standards and best practices;
Support deployment and troubleshooting activities in Kubernetes-based environments;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and product stakeholders;
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in development, testing, and production environments;
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices;
Ensuring that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in IT or related field;
Minimum 4 years of professional IT experience in PHP development;
Minimum 2 years of hands-on production experience with Symfony (5.x/6.x), including Symfony Messenger;
Experience with MySQL, including schema design, migrations, indexing, and basic query optimization;
Experience with PHPUnit and/or Pest testing frameworks is required;
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git and modern development workflows (e.g Laravel Sail) and conventional commits is required;
Knowledge and experience with Laravel would be considered as asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs
Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile and data plan
Modern facilities, free coffee and beverages, indoor parking, and company bus
Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor
Flexible working model, hybrid benefits & home equipment benefits
Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room
Career and talent development tools
Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning and development plan
Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG and volunteering activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

PHPLaravelSymfonySymfony MessengerRESTful APIsautomated testingPHPUnitPestMySQLDocker

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingcode reviewtechnical designtroubleshootingdebuggingcomplianceorganizationarchitecture decisions

Certifications

University degree in IT