Senior PHP Developer

Xcelirate develops technologically advanced platforms that thousands of users access every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices that will allow us to maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers, who have seen us grow over a decade, and our talented team, who have made that growth possible.

What are we looking for?

A highly skilled and experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our innovative and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will take a leading role in designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated PHP-based software applications, using advanced frameworks like Symfony and Doctrine. This role requires close collaboration with various engineering teams, product stakeholders, and technical experts to ensure our software solutions meet business objectives and uphold high standards of performance.

What will you be doing?

• Design, develop, and maintain complex software applications using PHP and related frameworks, with a focus on Symfony.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and understand requirements, translating them into effective software solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews to uphold high coding standards and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects, ensuring efficient, effective solutions.
• Develop and integrate APIs for communication with other systems and services.
• Emphasize performance, scalability, and reliability in software design and implementation.
• Ensure application security by integrating best practices for data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications and user manuals.
• Develop and maintain Docker containers for consistent and reliable deployment across development and production environments.
• Research and recommend new tools and technologies to improve development workflows and software quality.

What will you bring along?

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in PHP development, with proven expertise in Symfony.
• Proficiency in advanced SQL concepts and experience with MySQL and other ANSI SQL dialects.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, including Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience in using Docker for development and production environments, including container creation and management.
• Strong knowledge of Git and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) tools.
• Familiarity with async programming, distributed computing, and queue systems for optimized backend operations.
• Proven track record of building scalable, secure, and maintainable PHP applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear documentation and effective teamwork.
• A proactive approach to learning new technologies and staying updated with industry trends.
• Strong time management skills to juggle multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities effectively.

How do we take care of our People?

• A gross annual salary of 66.560 €.
• Highly Competitive Base Salary : Experience worry-free financial stability that reflects your contribution.
• Wellbeing on us : Flexible allowance package of up to 30% on top of your gross salary for wellness, personal growth, and development.
• Award Winning Workplace : Access to our award-winning Barcelona office complete with games, fully stocked pantry and stunning balcony with city views.
• Exotic Retreats : Annual company retreats to exotic destinations for you, your partner and children.
• FC Barcelona VIP Experience : Visit our VIP Box and watch FC Barcelona in La Liga and Champions League matches.
• Stress Relief : In-office chair massages every week by our resident massage therapist.
• Learning Opportunities : Maximise growth with an annual learning budget for personalised development and regular sessions hosted by peers and industry experts.
• Relocation Support : Seamless relocation package for a smooth transition of staff moving to Barcelona.
• Health Coverage : Comprehensive health insurance with no copayment.
• Delicious Meals : Indulge in daily catered breakfasts & lunches of your choice delivered to the office.
• Top-notch Workstation : Equip yourself with an awesome MacBook, branded merchandise, and all the fixtures for the perfect workstation.
• Global Co-Working Space : Access to a global network of co-working spaces.
• Language Lessons : Enhance language skills with weekly in-office business English classes and Spanish lessons, including optional one-on-one sessions.
• Events throughout the Year : Enjoy various exciting events from meals out to music concerts and huge sporting events.

At Xcelirate, we’re committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We pride ourselves in being an equal-opportunity workplace.