Senior PHP/Symfony Developer - High-Traffic Cookbook Platform

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior PHP/Symfony Developer to join our high-traffic cookbook platform team. This role is fully remote and offers a unique opportunity to work on a sophisticated ecosystem that supports both smartphone applications and web platforms. Your primary mission will be to support the profile functionality team in dramatically improving system performance under significant user load. This is a rare chance to implement cutting-edge solutions in a high-scale environment where your technical decisions will directly impact millions of culinary enthusiasts worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement performance optimizations for our PHP/Symfony codebase (PHP 8.1+), ensuring seamless scalability for our growing user base.
• Design advanced database solutions utilizing MySQL 8.0 and Percona Server to handle complex queries with sub-millisecond response times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system bottlenecks and develop elegant, efficient solutions.
• Construct robust RESTful APIs that facilitate seamless communication between frontend and backend systems.
• Deploy containerization strategies leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for consistent environment management and deployment.
• Contribute to Vue.js 3.x frontend enhancements when required, ensuring cohesive user experience.
• Lead technical code reviews, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge-sharing.
• Implement sophisticated performance monitoring systems to proactively address potential scaling issues.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation for codebases, APIs, and system architecture.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of professional PHP development experience, with demonstrated mastery of modern PHP practices.
• Extensive expertise with Symfony framework (versions 5.x through 6.3), including component architecture and dependency injection.
• Proven track record optimizing MySQL databases for high-traffic applications, including query optimization and Percona Server implementation.
• Demonstrable experience architecting systems that maintain performance under extreme load (1M+ users weekly).
• Proficiency with Docker containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, and microservices architecture.
• Practical experience with Vue.js or comparable JavaScript frameworks for frontend development.
• Advanced knowledge of caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) and CDN implementation strategies.
• Expert-level understanding of RESTful API design principles and secure implementation practices.
• Experience with Git version control workflows and CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Exceptional analytical thinking capabilities and meticulous attention to technical details.

Nice to Have

• Experience leveraging PHP 8.2's latest features, including readonly classes and DNF types.
• Advanced implementation knowledge of Symfony 6.3 messenger component and workflow systems.
• Expertise in database sharding, replication strategies, and distributed systems.
• AWS or similar cloud infrastructure management experience, particularly with auto-scaling groups.
• Previous projects in food technology, recipe management, or content-heavy applications.
• Implementation experience with Elasticsearch or similar search optimization technologies.
• Practical knowledge of microservices architecture in high-availability environments.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring tools such as New Relic, Datadog, or custom monitoring solutions.
• Experience implementing message queuing systems like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka for asynchronous processing.

We Offer

• Fully remote work opportunity
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact project
• Collaborative and innovative team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

Our company is at the forefront of the culinary world, providing a sophisticated ecosystem that supports millions of users. We are committed to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance the user experience and drive our mission forward.