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Job Description
Job Title: PHP Symfony Developer
Location: Patna, Bihar, India (or specify other location)
Work Model: Hybrid / Remote / On-site (select one)
About Us
[Your Company Name] is a dynamic and innovative technology company focused on [briefly describe your company's mission or industry, e.g., "building next-generation financial software solutions"]. We are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to quality. We are looking for a talented PHP Symfony Developer to join our growing engineering team.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated PHP Symfony Developer to play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of our core web applications. You will be responsible for writing clean, high-performance, and scalable back-end code, building robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the Symfony framework and modern PHP best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable PHP code in line with industry best practices.
Build and maintain robust web applications and services using the Symfony framework.
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for communication with front-end applications and third-party services.
Manage and interact with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), primarily using Doctrine ORM.
Collaborate closely with product managers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application reliability.
Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, performance, and security.
Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely solutions to ensure application stability.
Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-Haves)
3-5+ years of professional experience in back-end web development with PHP.
Strong, hands-on experience and deep understanding of the Symfony framework (version 4, 5, or 6).
Proficiency with Doctrine ORM for database interaction.
Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns (e.g., SOLID, MVC).
Experience working with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL and writing efficient SQL queries.
Proficient in using version control systems, particularly Git.
Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with dependency management using Composer.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, Vue.js, or React.
Knowledge of other PHP frameworks like Laravel.
Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Symfony Messenger).
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.