Senior PHP Developer & Technical Lead

BimmerTech; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Dubai is seeking a Senior PHP Developer & Technical Lead to drive backend development on eCommerce projects. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure high standards, and have extensive experience in PHP and Symfony. This position offers competitive salary packages and a supportive work environment, ideal for someone looking to grow in their career.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Comprehensive benefits

Growth and innovation opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PHP and Symfony.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles.
• Ability to lead a team and ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development for Symfony/Sylius projects.
• Architect and develop secure systems using PHP.
• Mentor junior developers and improve team capabilities.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

DevOps

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s / master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

MySQL

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior PHP Developer & Technical Lead to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend development skills with DevOps expertise and team leadership. This is a high-responsibility role suited for someone who takes ownership of delivery, architecture, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the backend development team on large Symfony / Sylius-based eCommerce projects.
2. Architect, design, and develop scalable and secure systems using PHP, Symfony, and Sylius.
3. Take ownership of project delivery timelines, team performance, and code quality.
4. Manage and optimize infrastructure in collaboration with (or independently as) the DevOps lead.
5. Set up and maintain CI / CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and deployment automation.
6. Troubleshoot complex server-side issues and prevent bottlenecks.
7. Implement and enforce best practices for code structure, performance, and security.
8. Collaborate with product owners, designers, and frontend developers to align project goals.
9. Mentor junior developers, conduct reviews, and improve team capability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PHP, including deep knowledge of Symfony.
• Bachelor’s / master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Sylius or Symfony-based eCommerce platforms.
• Proven ability to manage infrastructure (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, Redis, queues, etc.).
• Strong understanding and application of DevOps principles, leading automation, reliability, and delivery workflows.
• Leadership experience, able to lead a team, assign tasks, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high standards.
• Deep knowledge of web application security and modern backend practices.
• Comfortable handling version control (Git), deployment processes, and production issues.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Symfony & Laravel.
• Familiarity with Vue.js / Nuxt.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Prior experience with headless eCommerce.
• Exposure to agile methodologies and project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting projects.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic and talented team.
• Competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive work environment with growth and innovation opportunities.