Middle PHP Software Engineer (PHP Developer) ID50679 Full time | AgileEngine | PortugalPosted On 02/13/2026Job Information City AveiroState/Province Aveiro3810-549IT ServicesJob Description AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.WHY JOIN US If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for aMiddle PHP Software Engineerto build and evolve reliable, scalable full-stack applications in a collaborative, globally distributed team. This role combines modern PHP 8 development, MVC architecture, database design, and containerized environments to deliver high-quality, production‐ready solutions. It stands out for its supportive engineering culture, continuous improvement mindset, and the opportunity to grow within a structured yet flexible agile environment.WHAT YOU WILL DODevelop and maintain applications using PHP 8.X, adhering to object‐oriented programming principles and the MVC pattern;Ensure compliance with PHPDOC specifications and PSR standards for clean, maintainable code;Design, optimise, and maintain MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases;Handle data migrations and PHP version upgrades efficiently;Implement CSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD) principles to ensure optimal user experiences across devices;Create and maintain Docker environments for application deployment;Test applications for functionality, security, and performance while debugging and resolving issues proactively.MUST HAVES3+ yearsof experience withPHP 8.X, with strong object‐oriented programming expertise;Knowledge of theMVC pattern ;Practical experience withMySQL and Microsoft SQL Server ;Experience migrating betweenPHP versions ;Experience withCSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD) ;Knowledge ofLinux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems ;Fundamentals of Docker, including creating Docker environments and Dockerfiles for Ubuntu;NICE TO HAVESKnowledge of PHPDOC specification and PSR standards;Experience modifying Docker containers for tool installation and execution;Knowledge of build scripts and Docker containers in CI/CD environments;Practical experience with Jenkins;Familiarity with GitHub Actions;General experience with CI/CD pipelines.PERKS AND BENEFITSProfessional growth:Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalised growth roadmaps.Competitive compensation:USD‐based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.Exciting projects:Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.Flextime:Flexible schedule with remote and office options.#J-18808-Ljbffr