Senior Backend Php Engineer (Symfony)

Cobbleweb; Cape Town; On-site; GBP 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PHP Developer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on creating user-centric solutions for diverse ecommerce projects, utilizing expertise in Symfony and PHP. The company promotes a flexible remote work environment, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while encouraging professional growth through challenging projects. Join a multicultural team that values collaboration and innovation, contributing to the mission of democratizing online marketplace development. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Inclusive culture

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Symfony framework and strong PHP skills.
• Expertise in MySQL and Object Oriented Programming required.

Responsibilities

• Design user-centric solutions balancing technical and business needs.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in a remote setting.

Skills

Symfony framework

PHP5

PHP7

MySQL

Doctrine 2

Object Oriented Programming

GIT

REST APIs

Docker

Agile methodologies

TDD

Continuous integration

Continuous delivery

Test automation

RabbitMQ

Redis

AWS

Elasticsearch

Job description

Who are we looking for?

1. Purpose-Driven: You understand how your work impacts end-users and business goals. You're result-oriented and always curious to learn more.
2. Complex Problem Solver: You thrive on managing complexity and are adept at designing user-centric solutions that balance technical and business needs.
3. Passionate & Committed: You take pride in your work and view it as more than just a job. You are motivated to contribute to our mission: to democratise the development of online marketplaces like Amazon, Airbnb, and Uber.
4. Effective Communicator & Team Player: You have strong communication skills, give and receive feedback well, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
5. Experienced Remote Worker: You value work-life balance, are disciplined in managing your time, and are comfortable working within a structured remote environment.

Why CobbleWeb?

1. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work without the stress of commutes and unnecessary meetings. We offer fixed working hours (+- 40 hours per week) divided into core and flexible daily time-slots to suit your schedule.
2. Professional Growth: Growth at CobbleWeb is non-negotiable. Work on diverse and challenging ecommerce projects that will push your skills to new heights. Be part of a rapidly-growing team that values your input and encourages continuous learning.
3. Purpose-Driven Process: Our structured approach to product development is rooted in Agile principles and Lean methodology. Every project phase is well-planned, starting with an in-depth discovery process, which ensures clarity and productivity.
4. Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, multicultural team where every opinion is valued. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional solutions.

Job Requirements:

1. Expert with Symfony framework (3+ years experience).
2. Expert PHP5, PHP7 (5+ years experience).
3. Knowledge of SOLID principles and design patterns.
4. Expert MySQL / Doctrine 2 (3+ years experience).
5. Very strong Object Oriented Programming skills.
6. Experience with GIT (GitFlow).
7. Experience with REST APIs.
8. Use of Docker in local and production environments.
9. Adoption of Agile methodologies.
10. Experience with techniques such as TDD, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
11. Experience with test automation using Behat, Jenkins, Selenium, or other testing framework would be advantageous.
12. RabbitMQ, Redis, AWS, or Elasticsearch is a plus.
13. Be willing to help your teammates, share your knowledge with them, and learn from them.
14. Be open to receiving feedback.
15. Be conscientious and have a good work ethic.

Note to Candidates: This is a % remote position available to candidates within + / - 3 hours from the UK time zone.

Candidates are kindly requested to answer the below screening questions in their cover letter. Your responses will help us better understand your suitability for the role.

1. Country of Residence: What is your salary expectation (per year) in £ GBP for this role?