Sr. Php Developer (Laravel Or Symfony)
Reiz Tech Uab
•$5,500 - $7,000•Remote
About The Position
Join our Development team to support the growth of our fintech product. As a Senior PHP Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems. You will take ownership of complex technical solutions, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of secure, robust, and maintainable code aligned with fintech industry standards. Currently we are accepting applications from Lithuania.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development
- Expert-level knowledge of PHP 8.x and modern development practices
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fintech or financial services domain
- Frontend development skills (Vue.js or React)
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Previous experience in technical interviewing or hiring
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using PHP (8.x) and modern frameworks (Laravel or Symfony).
- 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.
Benefits
- Salary range: €5500 - €7000 (GROSS) / month.
- Fully remote work with flexible work hours and vacation policy.
- A diverse international work environment that promotes inclusivity and collaboration.
- Internal mentorship program.
- Additional healthcare insurance, loyalty days.
- Compensated professional development opportunities, including learning materials and certification exam fees.
- Internal events and Learning Sessions.
- Team-building compensation every quarter.
- Participation in local events in Lithuania such as wakeboarding, excursions, and Meet and Eat gatherings.
- Ability to change the project you’re working on.
- Referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
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