Senior PHP Developer (Symfony & CodeIgniter) - Remote Work | REF#295574

BairesDev; Colombia; Remote; COP 277,675,000 - 370,233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive USD or local currency

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves and holidays

Global mentorship and growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior PHP Developer to lead modernization efforts across legacy systems. You’ll work with engineers to migrate applications, rewrite business logic in modern PHP frameworks, and deliver high-quality code under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of software development experience, deep PHP expertise, and hands-on work with CodeIgniter, Symfony, Twig, and Smarty templates. This is 100% remote with competitive USD or local currency compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP with hands-on CodeIgniter and Symfony.
• Experience with Smarty templates and Twig.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PHP

CodeIgniter

Symfony

Twig

Smarty templates

English

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!

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