Senior PHP Developer

Varna, Varna, bg remote Until 8/21/2026 First posted November 21, 2025 Last posted November 21, 2025
Job description

Our client is a stable IT service and product development company, serving reputable clients across Europe and developing innovative projects on the long-term run.

As the team is growing, we are looking for an experienced Senior PHP Developer (fully remote role, or based in Varna, hybrid or on-site).

About the Role:
You will be responsible for maintaining a legacy API built with CakePHP 2 and developing new microservices using API Platform and Symfony.

You will:

  • Maintain and enhance legacy APIs built with CakePHP 2.
  • Design and develop new microservices using API Platform and Symfony.
  • Write and maintain unit and Behat tests to ensure code quality.
  • Collaborate with team members in an agile SCRUM environment.
  • Deploy and monitor applications using Docker and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Work with PostgreSQL databases and Pub/Sub messaging services.

Your Profile:

The ideal candidate has strong backend experience, works well in an agile SCRUM environment, and is comfortable with modern development tools and cloud infrastructure.

Requirements:

  • At least 4 years of professional experience as PHP Developer
  • Strong experience with PHP 8.3 and modern PHP frameworks (Symfony, API Platform).
  • Experience maintaining legacy codebases (CakePHP 2 preferred).
  • Familiarity with Docker, GCP, and microservice architecture.
  • Proficient with PostgreSQL and Pub/Sub.
  • Experience writing unit tests and Behat tests.
  • Good understanding of agile/SCRUM development practices.

The Company offers:

• Excellent remuneration and social benefits

• Dynamic work environment

• Friendly and open-minded team

• And many more

About this role

Summary

Maintain legacy APIs, develop microservices, write tests, collaborate in agile environment

Job title

Senior PHP Developer

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

remote or based in Varna, Bulgaria, hybrid or on-site

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

php 8.3symfonyapi platformcakephp 2dockergcppostgresqlpub/subunit testingbehat

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

phpsymfonyapi platformmicroservicescloud
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Varna, Bulgaria

Remote City

Varna, Bulgaria

Hybrid City

Varna, Bulgaria

On-site City