Senior Software Developer – PHP

Clutch; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company in Rome seeks a Senior Software Developer with expertise in PHP and AWS. The role involves migrating core legacy systems to cloud environments, developing high-quality PHP code, and providing mentorship. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with CI/CD practices. Proficiency in Italian is required, and English is a plus. This position offers smart working opportunities but is not fully remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in PHP development.
• Proven experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, containerization, microservices).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain the existing codebase to ensure system continuity.
• Support future development and enhancements of the system.
• Migrate the system from a 3rd party AWS infrastructure to a newly established AWS environment.
• Develop and maintain high-quality PHP codebases that support key business functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable cloud solutions.

Skills

PHP

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Version control (Git)

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Senior Software Developer – PHP/AWS

Experience Level: Senior (Minimum 3 years required)

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Developer with deep expertise in PHP and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join our growing development team in Rome. You will be instrumental in leading the migration and digitalization of core legacy systems into scalable, cloud-based environments. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and want to drive meaningful transformation, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain the existing codebase to ensure system continuity.
• Support future development and enhancements of the system.
• Migrate the system from a 3rd party AWS infrastructure to a newly established AWS environment within the organization.
• Develop and maintain high-quality PHP codebases that support key business functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable cloud solutions.
• Ensure system security, reliability, and performance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Actively contribute to the digitalization strategy across platforms and services.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and promote best practices.
• Participate in architectural decisions and roadmap planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in PHP development.
• Proven experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, containerization, microservices).
• Experience with database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Fluent in Italian (English is a plus).

Location: Rome, smart working but NOT full remote.