Opportunity: Senior Backend Developer – PHP/Symfony – APIs & ConnectorsAbout our client:Our client is on a mission to transform how companies support continuous learning and upskilling.
By curating high-quality learning content from across the web and trusted publishers, they help organizations empower their teams with accessible, updated, and diverse educational resources.
With a strong focus on innovation and user experience, the company operates in a dynamic, international environment and is scaling fast.Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and integrate robust, maintainable APIs using best practices and regular code reviews- Ensure application performance, security, and maintainability in production environments (metrics, logs, alerting)- Proactively address identified vulnerabilities and support application observability- Contribute to architecture decisions, balancing technical trade-offs and delivery needs- Lead cross-functional technical initiatives including planning, delivery roadmap, and risk monitoring- Collaborate closely with the Product team to clarify needs, propose scalable solutions, and iterate efficientlyProfile sought:Degree: Master's Degree in Computer Science or related fieldExperience: 5+ years in backend development, ideally in fast-paced environmentsTech stack:- PHP 8.3+ with Symfony 6.3 (including Symfony Messenger)- API design & development, Postman, and API documentation familiarity- Messaging systems like RabbitMQ- Databases: MySQL & PostgreSQL- Hosting and infrastructure on AWS- Testing: TDD with PhpUnit, BDD with Behat- Knowledge of DDD, Clean Architecture, Command Bus, and CQS is appreciatedLanguages: Proficient in English (French is a plus)You enjoy tackling complex technical problems, contributing to architecture decisions, and working in an agile, collaborative teamBenefits & Culture:A mission-driven work environment focused on innovation, team collaboration, and continuous learningPlus: An interest in EdTech or experience with AI assistants (e.G., Windsurf, Cursor) is a welcome bonusDepartment: TechLocation: LisbonStart date: ASAP#J-*****-Ljbffr