PHP Developer (Symfony) - Multiple Vacancies

As a PHP Developer, you will enjoy conducting code reviews and you get energy from sharing your knowledge. At the same time, you will learn from others, and you are a sparring partner for your colleagues. With that same enthusiasm, you closely follow the latest developments in the field and regularly build a PoC to gain more knowledge and improve your technical skills.

Company Profile:

Our client is an online music store active in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden. With more than a million packages per year, they are the market leader in the Benelux in the field of musical instruments, studio and DJ gear, stage sound, and lighting.

As part of their strategic growth, the company is establishing a dedicated offshore team in the Philippines. They are now seeking skilled, analytical, and forward-thinking PHP Developers to join this new team.

This is an amazing career opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience in modern technologies, and tools. Career growth, state-of-the-art technologies to learn, and a highly collaborative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the end-to-end development of Property Shell, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• Maintain and enhance the existing codebase, optimizing for efficiency and code quality.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement robust software architecture, making strategic decisions on technology stacks and frameworks.
• Develop and manage database structures, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity using SQL databases.

• Integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance functionality and data exchange.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring fast page load times and responsiveness.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to maintain coding standards, quality, and best practices.
• Implement security best practices to protect against common web application vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection and XSS attacks.
• Develop and maintain unit tests and perform testing to ensure the reliability and stability of the application.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and bugs reported by users or team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply relevant ·        advancements to improve software development processes.
• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) for code management and collaboration.
• Assist in deployment processes and work collaboratively with DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and server maintenance.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize code for performance, maintainability, and scalability.

Must-have Skills / Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience as a PHP developer
• Knowledge of Symfony Framework 4
• Knowledge of recent versions and features of PHP 8.
• Knowledge of PHP package management via Composer
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming
• Knowledge of databases (SQL)
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Completed relevant HBO or WO education
• Knowledge of JavaScript (ECMAScript), HTML, and CSS (mobile-first) CSS techniques like Flexbox and Grid

Advantageous or Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of van package management via NPM
• Knowledge of bundlers like Webpack, Webpack Encore, or AssetMapper
• Knowledge of Stimulus
• Knowledge of Doctrine