Senior PHP Software Engineer (Symfony)
Summary
Spyrosoft is hiring a Senior PHP Engineer to build advanced backend systems using PHP 8.4+, Symfony 7.x, DDD/Hexagonal Architecture, and event-driven communication with Kafka, Redis, and MySQL. Day to day: designing scalable services, writing test-first code, and shaping technical decisions on a remote-friendly team.
Join our team as a Senior PHP Software Engineer (Symfony) and work on advanced backend solutions built with the latest technologies. We are looking for someone who thrives in complex architecture, enjoys designing scalable systems, and cares deeply about code quality.
About the project
You will be developing the backend for modern systems using PHP 8.4+, Symfony 7.x (LTS), DDD / Hexagonal Architecture, event‑driven communication, and tools like Kafka, Redis, MySQL. We follow best engineering practices, maintain clear documentation, and rely on a mature testing and delivery approach.
Why join us
- Diverse projects and the opportunity to work with current technology stacks
- A stable collaboration within an experienced and supportive team
- Clear processes and a mature approach to architecture and code quality
- Real influence on project decisions and technical solutions
About Spyrosoft
Spyrosoft is an authentic, cutting-edge software engineering company, established in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an ‘engineer-to-engineer’ workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships. Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries.
- Very good knowledge of PHP 8.4+
- Hands‑on experience with Symfony 7.x (LTS)
- Practical experience with Magento or Laravel
- Understanding of REST API design and OpenAPI 3.x
- Experience with DDD and Hexagonal Architecture
- Ability to work with event‑driven architecture
- Experience with Apache Kafka
- Practical knowledge of MySQL 8+ and ORM tools (e.g., Doctrine)
- Experience with Redis
- Knowledge of MongoDB — nice to have
- Very good knowledge of PHPUnit
- Experience with the Test‑First approach
- Familiarity with Git, code review practices, and tools like Jira and Confluence