Senior PHP Developer
With Intelligence is now a part of S&P Global, creating one of the most comprehensive data offerings for alternatives and private markets participants. We are now part of a larger organization with more than 35,000 staff worldwide, so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to guiding them through the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today. We’re Advancing Essential Intelligence
We are looking for a Senior PHP Developer to join our talented and collaborative engineering team. We're currently scaling up our product base, leveraging the advances in data technology, AI and ML in order to transform our ecosystem into a fluid, event-based and decoupled offering. We're bringing best-of-breed technology options into our mix to ensure we're well-positioned to give our proprietary data the platform it needs to shine.
We are assembling a global technology team to lead these advancements. This is an opportunity to apply your strong development skills and incorporate the latest technologies and approaches, keeping us at the forefront of data-driven product development.
As a Senior PHP Developer, your responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend services. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team consisting of PHP, React, and NodeJS developers, along with a dedicated Product Owner and Tester, to deliver quality software solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP (Symfony framework).
- Work with Doctrine ORM for efficient database modelling, migrations, and query optimization.
- Design and implement robust, scalable, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Partner with product managers and designers to convert business requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Conduct code reviews to maintain quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
- Perform thorough testing and debugging to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Optimize application performance and ensure scalability of backend systems.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in PHP and Symfony development.
Requirements
- Proven strong experience with PHP and Symfony.
- Solid understanding of Doctrine ORM
- Exposure to ElasticSearch or similar search technologies is a plus.
- Familiarity with object-oriented design patterns and SOLID principles.
- Comfortable with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Benefits
Annual Leave
- 22 days per calendar year (and all local bank holidays)
- An additional day off for your birthday
Wellness and Care Leave
- Up to 5 days for self-care or wellness
Volunteer Day
- 1 day off to support a charity of your choice
Share With Scheme
- Eligible employees receive a share in a qualifying event
Therapy Sessions
- 50% contribution towards therapy sessions, up to BGN 90 per session
Lunch & Learns
- Events held throughout the year with educational or informative topics
Charity Matching Days
- Company matches charity sponsorships up to 3500 BGN
Hybrid Working
- 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Multisport
- 50% contribution from the employer, 50% from employee
State Benefits
- Pension & health provision
- Family-friendly policy
Office Facilities
- Contemporary office space
- Free Onsite gym
- Address: 51, "Cherni vrah" Blvd, 1407 Sofia, WorkBetter Coworking space
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 24-hour confidential health assistance via TelusHealth, including:
- Counselling support
- Financial wellbeing
- Bereavement support
- Legal information
- Medical information
Refer a Friend
- BGN 1,200 reward for successful referral
Hardship Fund
- Financial assistance repayable with low interest over 3, 6, or 12 months
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