Lead Developer, PHP/Symfony

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. Design and develop the backend using PHP 8 and Symfony .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeParis • FranceSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development using PHP 8 and Symfony, with a strong focus on architectural design, performance optimization, and mentoring within high-traffic digital content environments.

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PHP 8SymfonyDDD/Hexagonal ArchitectureRabbitMQMicroservices

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationCode ReviewTechnical Mentoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

DockerCI/CDKubernetesSymfony Messenger

Industry Keywords

High-Traffic PlatformsMediaStreamingVideoAudioDigital Content

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesMicroservicesPHPRabbitMQSymfony

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop the backend using PHP 8 and Symfony
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical improvements
Implement DDD/hexagonal architecture, APIs, and microservices
Work in event-driven and messaging environments using RabbitMQ and Symfony Messenger
Improve the performance, scalability, caching, and reliability of high-traffic services
Conduct code reviews, provide mentoring, and support developers
Continuously improve quality and reduce technical debt
Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams
Work in a Docker and CI/CD environment; Kubernetes is a plus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with PHP and Symfony
Experience in a Lead Developer or Tech Lead role
Remain hands-on with development
Experience working on high-traffic platforms
Experience in media, streaming, video, audio, or digital content environments is a significant advantage