SR. PHP DEVELOPER (LARAVEL OR SYMFONY)

Reiz Tech is more than just an IT company. We are a trusted end-to-end IT advisor throughout clients’ business lifecycle. We have a growing global presence in more than 30 countries and regions, united to deliver end-to-end IT solutions. Our talents work together remotely, and low leadership levels are decentralized for better communication, decision-making, and flexibility. 

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.

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  Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using PHP (8.x) and modern frameworks (Laravel or Symfony).

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  Architect robust, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with fintech standards.

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  Build and maintain REST APIs, ensuring proper versioning and backward compatibility.

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  Optimize database performance (MySQL/MariaDB), including query tuning, schema design, and migrations.

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  Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker).

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  Ensure code quality through testing strategies (unit, integration, feature tests) and code reviews.

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  Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean architecture in everyday development.

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  Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.

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  Enforce security best practices (OWASP, secure authentication flows, data protection, GDPR compliance).

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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

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  Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and technical guidance.

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  Contribute to technical decision-making, challenge requirements constructively, and promote best practices.

• 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

• Ability to independently design and architect solutions

• Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on maintainability and scalability

• Confidence to challenge requirements and propose better alternatives

• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Experience leading initiatives or small teams

• Strong written communication skills in async environments

• 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