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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
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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
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