Senior Full Stack/Backend Engineer (PHP + React)

AlfaDocs.com; Lombardia; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare bonus

Language courses

Training & books

Serenis therapy sessions

Team Building Budget

Team Development Budget

Annual reunions

Snacks & beverages

Job summary

Alfadocs is seeking a Senior Full Stack Backend Engineer to own the backend, shape architecture, and mentor the team. You will lead secure, scalable feature development across the stack, with emphasis on healthcare compliance and robust testing.

Based in the EU, this remote, full-time role offers a salary of 60–70k EUR and a collaborative, low-ego culture. You’ll work with React frontend tweaks, Symfony backend, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software experience with 3+ years in a senior role.
• Extensive Symfony experience including Doctrine ORM and core components.
• Strong knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Security best practices for frontend and backend in healthcare.
• Proficient in writing and maintaining unit and integration tests.
• Solid React.js understanding for frontend optimizations.
• Strong MySQL design, optimization, and management.
• Experience with Docker for dev environments.
• Familiar with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Proficient in using AI/LLMs to support complex workflows.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end feature development with focus on security and scalability.
• Shape backend architecture and ensure healthcare compliance.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a learning culture.
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to align tech with business goals.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
• Contribute to technical roadmapping and feasibility assessments.
• Stay updated on industry trends to improve product and processes.
• Promote a positive team culture with humor and optimism during high-pressure periods.

Skills

Symfony

Doctrine ORM

DDD

Security best practices

Unit tests

React.js

MySQL

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

AI/LLMs

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Description

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Description

At Alfadocs, we're on a mission to transform healthcare. Our software platform makes the daily lives of medical practices and patients easier by streamlining practice management and patient relationships. With our all-in-one, cloud-based solution, healthcare professionals can focus more on care and less on administration.

We take pride in our responsibility to deliver high-performance solutions while fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where everyone's contributions are valued. We're driven by a shared passion to make a lasting impact on the healthcare industry, creating a space where both our team and our customers thrive.

As our Senior Full Stack Backend Engineer (all genders), you'll be responsible for secure, scalable feature development—owning the backend, shaping architecture, and mentoring the team.

• Full Stack Development: Lead end-to-end feature development from concept to deployment, with a strong focus on security and scalability.
• Architecture & Design: Drive architectural decisions to ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards and long-term system sustainability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions support business objectives.
• Team Mentorship: Support junior developers through mentorship, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Automation & CI/CD: Implement automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines to maintain high code quality.
• Technical Roadmapping: Contribute to planning by evaluating technical feasibility, estimating timelines, and identifying resource needs.
• Industry Awareness: Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve product and process efficiency.
• Team Culture: Promote a positive team atmosphere with humor and optimism, helping maintain morale and collaboration during high-pressure periods.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Symfony: Extensive experience with Symfony, including deep knowledge of Doctrine ORM and key Symfony components (e.g., Security, Event Dispatchers).
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD): Advanced understanding and practical experience with DDD principles.
• Security: Awareness of security best practices for frontend and backend development, particularly when handling sensitive healthcare data.
• Testing: Proficient in writing and maintaining unit and integration tests.
• Frontend Development: Solid understanding of React.js, with the ability to improve frontend as needed.
• Database Management: Strong experience with MySQL, including design, optimization, and management.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker for managing development environments.
• CI/CD: Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automating build, test, and deployment processes.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• AI: You are highly proficient in using AI/LLMs to support complex workflows, including advanced prompting, evaluating model outputs, and optimizing AI-assisted processes across teams.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Administrative Info

• Location: Our offices are in Italy & Germany, but this role is remote - you can be based anywhere in the European Union (we don't offer any relocation support)
• Contract: contract as a full-time employee
• Salary: 60-70k (depending on experience, it can be negotiable)
• Equipment: laptop, headphones, keyboard, mouse, and a dedicated office monitor.
• Working hours: Monday - Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 | 1-hour lunch break
• Trial Period: Dependent on the country of your residence (on average 6 months)
• Start Date: October 2026

Benefits

• Welfare bonus on a monthly basis
• Bonus for paid English or German language courses.
• Training courses, books, workshops, and team-building activities for personal and professional growth.
• Partnership with Serenis (an online psychotherapy platform) - three sessions offered if needed.
• Team Building Budget
• Team Development Budget
• Regular company reunions (yearly meetups, Christmas dinner)
• Snacks and fruit always available in the office, along with good beer at the end of the week.