Backend Developer (PHP Symfony)

Key Responsibilities

Backend & API Development

Design and build complex business logic and high-performance APIs using Symfony

Database & Architecture Ownership

Manage, optimize and scale our RDS SQL architecture while ensuring stability and security across systems

Full-Cycle Delivery

Independently deliver backend features end-to-end, from technical design to deployment

Code Quality & Maintainability

Write clean, well-structured and well-tested code, and help raise the bar for the rest of the team

Required Experience / Skills

AI Mindset

Interest in how AI can speed up and improve the way we build software

Backend Expertise

At least 3-5 years of experience with PHP and the Symfony framework

Database Design

Solid experience with SQL and database optimization (preferably RDS)

Engineering Practices

Strong focus on clean, maintainable and well-structured code, comfortable working in a mature codebase with established processes

Ownership Mentality

Able to independently take a feature from design to production, and to take the lead on larger initiatives when needed

Preferred Qualifications

Architecture & Engineering Practices

Experience with Domain-Driven Design, event-driven architectures, and working with queues or asynchronous processing (such as message queues or event-based systems).

Epic Management & Leadership

Ability to lead larger initiatives, including maintaining overview, ticket preparation, brainstorming and time management

Your new home base

You’ll work from our beautiful office at Kop van Zuid in Rotterdam, with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week. You’ll join an international and friendly development team with strong processes, a stable OTAP environment and a mature codebase.

What we offer

Competitive salary based on your seniority.

Unlimited paid time off.

Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.

Budget for tools, learning, courses or tech events.

A collaborative international team that loves building, improving and shipping.

Our hiring process

Our process consists of two conversations, designed to give both sides clarity and confidence. During both sessions, you will speak directly with your future day-to-day colleagues from Product and the Development team.

Culture & personal fit

In the first conversation, we explore whether there is a natural match in personality, communication style and ways of working. You’ll learn more about our vision, culture and team, and we’re curious to hear what motivates you.

Technical depth & problem-solving

The second conversation focuses on your technical experience, reasoning and approach. No trick questions, just an honest, in-depth discussion about architecture, problem-solving, engineering challenges and how you build scalable systems.

For questions or more information, feel free to contact Zeno via WhatsApp or email at product@mrwork.nl

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