Senior PHP Backend Engineer (Laravel/Symfony)

Techdots; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Techdots is seeking an accomplished PHP developer to design, build, and optimize backend systems in a fast-paced client environment. You will collaborate with distributed teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions and robust APIs. The role emphasizes clean code, testing, and deployment practices.

Requirements include 5+ years of PHP experience, strong OOP, and familiarity with Laravel or Symfony. You will work with MySQL and modern tooling in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming.
• Hands-on experience with Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with MySQL and database optimization.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and backend architecture.
• Familiarity with Git, debugging, and testing practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within distributed teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP.
• Work directly with client teams to understand technical requirements and deliver solutions.
• Build scalable backend systems using Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Design, manage, and optimize relational databases.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Troubleshoot bugs, resolve technical issues, and optimize application performance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with client-side developers, product managers, and technical stakeholders.
• Follow client-defined coding standards, workflows, and project timelines.

Skills

PHP

OOP

RESTful APIs

Git

Testing practices

Distributed teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

MySQL

Job description

Techdots is seeking an accomplished PHP developer to design, build, and optimize backend systems in a fast-paced client environment. You will collaborate with distributed teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions and robust APIs. The role emphasizes clean code, testing, and deployment practices.

Requirements include 5+ years of PHP experience, strong OOP, and familiarity with Laravel or Symfony. You will work with MySQL and modern tooling in a dynamic setting.