PHP Symfony Engineer

IQ-EQ; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investor Services group is seeking a talented PHP Symfony Engineer to enhance proprietary RegTech solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration in an agile setting, utilizing Symfony 7+ and focuses on developing scalable microservices and robust REST APIs. Applicants should possess over 4 years of experience in PHP and Symfony. Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Flexible Working

Career Development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial experience with PHP and the Symfony framework.
• Strong understanding of microservice architecture and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in relational databases and exposure to NoSQL, caching, and queueing systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a passionate team to develop and enhance PHP-based microservices.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable code.
• Design and implement robust REST APIs and backend services.

Skills

PHP

Symfony framework

microservice architecture

Agile/Scrum methodologies

relational databases

NoSQL

RabbitMQ

CI tools

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.

We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented and drivenPHP Symfony Engineerto join our dynamic development team. You’ll play a key role in the continuous evolution of our proprietary RegTech software solutions, working in an Agile environment and leveraging a modern LAMP stack withSymfony 7+.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with a passionate team to develop and enhance PHP-based microservices.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable code.
• Design and implement robust REST APIs and backend services.
• Resolve bugs and implement new features based on user feedback.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code followingOOPandSOLIDprinciples.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and software design improvements.
• Ensure application security and performance best practices are upheld.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation:Aligned with your experience, skills, and market benchmarks.
• Pension Scheme:Generous employer contributions with flexible employee options.
• Wellbeing Support:Medical and life insurance, onsite gym, and community engagement initiatives.
• Flexible Working:We value work-life balance and support hybrid working arrangements.
• Career Development:Ongoing training, tools, and a tailored development plan to help you grow.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of commercial experience withPHPand theSymfony framework.
• Strong understanding ofmicroservice architectureand Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency inrelational databases, with exposure toNoSQL,caching, andqueueing systems(e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Experience withCI toolsand platforms likeBitbucketandJira.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.