Information Technology (IT)
Location: Remote Work
Reference: 8676
Date Posted: 31/10/2025
Senior Back-End Developer (PHP/Symfony)
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CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an innovative online platform that connects care providers with healthcare organizations, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Back-End Developer (PHP/Symfony) to join their newly established operations here in Cyprus, on a fully remote basis. As a Senior Back-End Developer (PHP/Symfony), you will take ownership of our client’s PHP/Symfony backend and drive development with minimal oversight. You will work closely with product and front-end teams to design, build, and maintain the systems powering web and mobile apps. Our client is seeking applicants who possess approximately 5+ years of back-end development experience, with a proven track record of delivering production systems. Strong proficiency in PHP/Symfony and familiarity with modern PHP practices (PHP 8+) is required, and solid experience designing and maintaining systems that support mobile applications is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are a must. An attractive remuneration package is on offer, based on skills and experience, along with fully remote working options within Cyprus.
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Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and maintain the platform’s backend using PHP/Symfony (PHP 8.4) and modern development practices.
  • Design and optimize data models and APIs for our web and mobile apps.
  • Collaborate with front-end and product teams to define and deliver new features.
  • Ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity.
  • Handle deployments and basic DevOps tasks as needed.
  • Contribute to architectural and product decisions.

Key Skills/Experience: 

  • 5+ years of back-end development experience with a proven track record of delivering production systems.
  • Strong proficiency in PHP/Symfony and familiarity with modern PHP practices (PHP 8+).
  • Solid experience designing and maintaining systems that support mobile applications.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
  • Strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL or MySQL).
  • Excellent English communication skills.
  • Experience with Node.js will be considered a plus.
  • Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles is desirable.
  • An interest in healthcare platforms and experience with demand-supply systems will be considered an advantage.

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