<p><p><b>About the Role :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic PHP Architect with a strong background in the Symfony framework and a solid foundation in full-stack web development.
As a senior technical leader, you will be responsible for designing scalable backend architectures, guiding development teams, and driving the successful execution of high-impact projects.<br/><br/>This is a contract-based, fully remote role, ideal for seasoned PHP professionals who are passionate about clean code, system scalability, and engineering excellence.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Symfony and related technologies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Define and maintain coding standards, best practices, and system design patterns.<br/><br/></p><p>- Oversee database schema design, optimization, and migration strategies for MySQL.<br/><br/></p><p>- Lead the development of RESTful APIs for both internal and external integrations.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ensure seamless interaction between front-end and back-end layers, with emphasis on Angular integration.<br/><br/></p><p>- Guide the implementation of features, modules, and enhancements from planning to deployment.<br/><br/></p><p>- Provide mentorship to PHP/Symfony development teams and conduct regular code reviews.<br/><br/></p><p>- Identify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and architectural risks.</p><p><br/></p><p>- Work closely with DevOps to implement CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and deployment automation.<br/><br/></p><p>- Partner with product managers, UI/UX designers, and QA to ensure high-quality product delivery.<br/><br/></p><p>- Contribute to project planning, estimations, timelines, and documentation.<br/><br/></p><p>- Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b><br/><br/><b>Professional Experience :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Minimum 13+ years of hands-on PHP development experience.<br/><br/></p><p>- At least 5+ years working extensively with the Symfony framework (Symfony 4/5/6 preferred).<br/><br/></p><p>- Demonstrated experience designing and building enterprise-grade applications.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; knowledge of API security and performance optimization.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with Doctrine ORM, Composer, and Symfony bundles.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience working with Angular as an integrated or separate front-end technology.<br/><br/></p><p>- Basic proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery for full-stack collaboration.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong command over MySQL including query optimization, indexing, and data modeling.<br/><br/></p><p>- Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient with Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.).<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of deployment pipelines and cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical thinking.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.<br/><br/></p><p>- Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments and managing multiple concurrent projects.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)