Lead PHP Developer
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Based in Germany; Opportunity to work from a wide range of European locations., Central European Time zoneFull-TimeLead
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- DockerPHPPostgreSQLKubernetesSymfonyRESTful APIsMicroservices
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience in PHP development, including the design and maintenance of large-scale web applications and backend systems.
- Deep expertise in object-oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices.
- Strong hands-on experience with Symfony, including RESTful API design and implementation using Symfony components and Doctrine ORM.
- Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL, database design, normalization principles, performance optimization, indexing strategies, and complex query tuning.
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, scalability challenges, and enterprise-level application design.
- Expertise in SOLID, GRASP, and design pattern implementation across complex software environments.
- Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts, including bounded contexts, domain services, and domain events.
- Advanced understanding of CQRS architecture, asynchronous processing, and data synchronization strategies.
- Experience designing and implementing Event Sourcing architectures for scalable and distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, deployment processes, monitoring, logging, and configuration management.
- Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, containerized environments, and cloud-native deployment practices.
- Advanced proficiency with automated testing frameworks such as PHPUnit, Codeception, Behat, or similar tools.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, including advanced configuration and automation capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality backend software solutions from concept through production.
- Enhance and optimize existing APIs, backend services, and platform functionality to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Integrate third-party platforms and services, including payment providers, gateways, verification tools, monitoring systems, and reporting solutions.
- Build and maintain secure, resilient, and high-performing applications that support business-critical financial operations.
- Develop and execute testing strategies, including integration testing and quality assurance processes for new features and releases.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues while implementing preventive improvements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural specifications, and development standards.
- Provide production support and ensure the stability and availability of deployed solutions.
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver robust and efficient software solutions.
- Contribute to architectural decisions, process improvements, and engineering best practices across the development lifecycle.
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