PHP Developer (Symfony)

TL;DR

PHP Developer (Symfony): Developing and maintaining backend services for a global travel platform with an accent on API design and microservices architecture. Focus on optimizing system performance and scalability using a comprehensive suite of AWS cloud services.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Colchester, UK for hybrid work

Salary: £50,000–£60,000

Company

A global award-winning travel organisation specializing in ocean, river, and luxury cruise holidays.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain robust PHP code using the Symfony framework.
• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices.
• Optimize application performance and infrastructure using AWS services including EC2, S3, and Lambda.
• Collaborate on system architecture to ensure high availability and reliability.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience with PHP and Symfony.
• Proven track record in API development.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, CloudFront, CloudWatch, Lambda, and RDS.
• Must be able to work on a hybrid basis from the Colchester office.

Nice to have

• Experience with Linux server administration.
• Proficiency in NGINX configuration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to work within a global travel industry leader.
• Hybrid working model providing flexibility.