Senior PHP Engineer (Symfony) — Remote-First Backend Expert

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Warrington is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop robust PHP applications using Symfony. You will be responsible for modernizing legacy code and building RESTful APIs. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software engineering and experience with modern PHP practices. This role offers a remote-first work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + birthday off

Healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a software engineer on production systems.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to cloud services and modern deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance PHP applications.
• Modernize and maintain legacy PHP codebases.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for screening experiences.

Skills

PHP development

Symfony framework

RESTful APIs

Cloud services

Domain-Driven Design

Automated testing

Secure coding practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

A leading technology firm in Warrington is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop robust PHP applications using Symfony. You will be responsible for modernizing legacy code and building RESTful APIs. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software engineering and experience with modern PHP practices. This role offers a remote-first work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and competitive benefits.