PHP Engineer

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Descripción de la vacante

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior PHP Engineer to join their Mexico-based team. You will be instrumental in developing backend services for a new mobile finance product, using PHP 8 and Symfony. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, knowledge in microservices, and a proactive approach. This role offers a salary range of $50,000 – $75,000 USD and is full-time.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience with PHP (PHP 8+).
• Strong knowledge of Symfony or similar frameworks.
• Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Solid skills in automated testing (PHPUnit, Behat).
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and monitoring tools like Datadog.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain backend services using PHP 8 and Symfony.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to define and document API behaviors.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to define MVP features.
• Ensure robust automated testing is in place.
• Participate in architectural discussions and tech decision-making.

Conocimientos

Proactivity

Solution-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Herramientas

PHP 8

Symfony

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

AWS

PHPUnit

Behat

GitHub Actions

Datadog

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to be part of the next big move in fintech? We’re looking for a Senior PHP Engineer to join a Mexico-based cross‑functional team focused on launching a new mobile finance product. You’ll help build the backend foundations for this product, contributing to a high‑growth expansion strategy in one of the world’s leading fintech companies.

About You

• You have hands‑on experience with modern PHP development, ideally using PHP 8+.
• You enjoy solving complex challenges and designing scalable solutions in cross‑functional teams.
• You know how to communicate technical concepts clearly with both engineers and product stakeholders.
• You take initiative and ownership of your work, and you thrive in dynamic environments.
• You’ve worked with API contracts, event‑driven systems, and modern DevOps pipelines.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain backend services using PHP 8 and Symfony.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to define and document API behaviors.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to define MVP features.
• Leverage internal platforms and insights from other teams to accelerate delivery.
• Ensure robust automated testing (unit, integration, functional) is in place.
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows and monitoring practices.
• Participate in architectural discussions and tech decision‑making.

What We’re Looking For

• Proactivity and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and stay current with new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ownership mentality and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, startup‑style environment.

Technical Requirements

• Must‑Haves:
  • +5 years of experience with PHP (PHP 8+).
  • Strong knowledge of Symfony or similar frameworks.
  • Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
  • Solid skills in automated testing (PHPUnit, Behat).
  • Familiarity with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and monitoring tools like Datadog.
• Nice‑to‑Haves:
  • Knowledge of Domain Driven Design and event sourcing.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
• Location: Mexico City Metropolitan Area
• Salary: $50,000 – $75,000 (USD)

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