Senior PHP Developer & Technical Lead

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Senior PHP Developer & Technical Lead to drive the backend team in large-scale Symfony/Sylius eCommerce projects. You will take ownership of project delivery, architecture, and ensure high standards of code quality. The ideal candidate should possess over 5 years of PHP experience and deep knowledge in Symfony. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a supportive environment that promotes growth and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PHP, including deep knowledge of Symfony.
• Hands-on experience with Sylius or Symfony-based eCommerce platforms.
• Strong understanding and application of DevOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend development team on large Symfony/Sylius-based eCommerce projects.
• Architect and develop scalable and secure systems using PHP.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

DevOps

Team leadership

Web application security

Education

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

Tools

Linux

Nginx

MySQL

Redis

Git

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

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

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PHP, including deep Knowlege 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, you will lead 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, Ducker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or cloud platforms (AWS, GOP )
• 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.