Lead PHP Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead PHP Developer based in United Kingdom.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend engineering leader to drive the development of innovative fintech products within a fast-paced, international environment. In this role, you will contribute to the design and evolution of scalable payment solutions, working on complex backend systems, API integrations, and high-performance architectures. You will play a key role in ensuring software quality, reliability, and security while helping shape technical decisions and development standards. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will solve challenging business problems and support the growth of a modern financial technology ecosystem. The position offers significant technical ownership, remote flexibility, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a rapidly evolving industry.

• 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.

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.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity, innovation mindset, and a passion for continuously improving products, processes, and engineering practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours within the Central European Time zone.
• Opportunity to work from a wide range of European locations.
• 19 business days of flexible paid time off annually.
• Collaborative, supportive, and values-driven company culture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech technologies and large-scale payment ecosystems.
• Opportunities to attend industry conferences, professional events, and community initiatives as both a participant and contributor.
• Modern organizational structure designed to encourage transparency, efficiency, and streamlined communication.
• Significant technical ownership and influence over product development and architecture decisions.
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving industry.
• International team environment with diverse perspectives and expertise.