Senior PHP Developer (Symfony & CodeIgniter) - Remote Work | REF#308616

BairesDev; Rio de Janeiro; Remote; BRL 494,000 - 713,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Home setup hardware/software

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves, vacations andhol

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior PHP Developer (Symfony & CodeIgniter) to join our fully remote team. You will drive application modernization, migrate legacy apps, and rewrite business logic in modern PHP frameworks.

Collaborate with engineering to ensure high‑quality code and on‑time delivery, bridging legacy systems with modern architectures. Strong PHP, CodeIgniter, Symfony, Twig, Smarty, and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in PHP.
• Hands‑on experience with CodeIgniter and Smarty templates.
• Hands‑on experience with Symfony and Twig.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute application modernization projects, migrating legacy applications to modern frameworks.
• Rewrite and refactor business logic from legacy codebases into modern PHP architectures.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure smooth migration and integration.
• Deliver high-quality code on tight deadlines while maintaining code standards.

Skills

PHP

English

CodeIgniter

Smarty templates

Symfony

Twig

Tools

CodeIgniter

Smarty templates

Symfony

Twig

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior PHP Developer (Symfony & CodeIgniter) at BairesDev

In this role, you'll execute application modernization projects, working alongside engineers to migrate legacy applications and rewrite business logic in modern PHP frameworks. Combining deep PHP expertise across both legacy and modern frameworks, you'll ensure high-quality code delivery on tight deadlines. This is your opportunity to work on impactful modernization initiatives where your ability to bridge legacy systems and modern architectures drives real transformation.

What You'll Do

• Execute application modernization projects, migrating legacy applications to modern frameworks.
• Rewrite and refactor business logic from legacy codebases into modern PHP architectures.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure smooth migration and integration.
• Deliver high-quality code on tight deadlines while maintaining code standards.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in PHP.
• Hands‑on experience with CodeIgniter and Smarty templates.
• Hands‑on experience with Symfony and Twig.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!