Senior PHP Developer

InsCipherPleasant Grove, UT

About The Position

We’re seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Senior PHP/Symfony Developer to join our Core Team. This role is designed for a strong backend engineer who thrives in complex systems, can quickly ramp within a mature codebase, and contributes with minimal direction. The Senior PHP/Symfony Developer partners closely with our Core Architect and an international engineering team to build, maintain, and scale the InsCipher platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving ability, and the confidence to engage directly with internal stakeholders and clients on complex technical challenges.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional backend development experience within a team environment
  • Expertise in PHP 8.x and Symfony (or similar framework such as Laravel)
  • Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems and services
  • Strong experience working with MySQL, including schema design and performance optimization
  • Hands-on experience working with MongoDB in a production environment
  • Experience developing and supporting RESTful APIs and system integrations
  • Functional proficiency in React and Node.js
  • Proficiency with Git, Docker, and modern CI/CD workflows
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and work independently within a mature codebase
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and scale core platform functionality within a mature PHP/Symfony codebase
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and identify root causes across backend services, APIs, and integrations
  • Support client-facing technical discussions as needed, particularly for API and integration-related challenges
  • Build and maintain backend services using PHP 8.x and Symfony, ensuring clean, modular, and well-tested code
  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs that support internal systems and external integrations
  • Manage and optimize database performance, including schema design and query efficiency across MySQL and MongoDB
  • Contribute to and maintain Node.js-based microservices for real-time processing and internal tooling
  • Collaborate with an international engineering team to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Participate in on-call rotation and support production systems as required
  • Work within modern development practices, including version control, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Company Holidays with 2 floating holidays
  • 401K Programs with employer match
  • Personal assistance programs for support in a healthy personal and work life
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