Senior PHP/Symfony Developer for High-Traffic Cookbook Application | Remote

Are you an accomplished PHP architect with a passion for optimizing high-volume applications? We're searching for a Senior PHP Developer to elevate our popular cookbook platform that serves over one million weekly users across web and mobile interfaces. Your expertise will be instrumental in refining profile functionalities and enhancing system performance through PHP/Symfony, MySQL optimization, and Vue.js integration—all within a containerized environment. Key Responsibilities - Architect and implement performance-driven solutions for user profile functionalities utilizing PHP 8.3+ and Symfony 7.x framework. - Optimize complex database queries and structures to efficiently handle high-volume traffic (1M+ weekly users) with MySQL 8.x and Percona technologies. - Collaborate seamlessly with frontend specialists to integrate robust backend services with Vue.js 4.x components. - Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks in existing codebase to enhance scalability and response times. - Configure and maintain Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration for consistent deployment across environments. - Design intuitive RESTful APIs that provide reliable support for both web and mobile applications. - Contribute actively in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical planning sessions. - Craft comprehensive documentation of technical decisions, system architecture, and code implementations. - Monitor application metrics and implement proactive performance enhancements before issues arise. Required Skills - Minimum 7 years of professional experience with PHP development, demonstrating profound expertise in Symfony framework. - Exceptional proficiency in database optimization, particularly with MySQL and Percona in high-load scenarios. - Verifiable track record designing and maintaining applications serving substantial user bases (500K+ users). - Practical knowledge implementing containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. - Familiarity with Vue.js for seamless frontend integration and effective collaboration with frontend teams. - Mastery of caching strategies, queue systems, and performance optimization techniques. - Comprehensive understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture. - Proficiency leveraging version control systems (Git) and implementing CI/CD pipelines. - Exceptional analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail when solving complex problems. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English for productive remote collaboration. Nice to Have - Experience architecting solutions on cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - In-depth knowledge of PHP 8.3+ features, capabilities, and implementation best practices. - Hands-on experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka for distributed systems. - Practical familiarity with Elasticsearch or similar search optimization technologies. - Experience configuring monitoring tools like New Relic, Datadog, or Prometheus for system observability. - Previous work with high-traffic consumer applications or content platforms. Why Join Our Team Become part of a forward-thinking team crafting a widely-utilized application that positively impacts millions of users daily. You'll tackle stimulating technical challenges, work with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to a product that genuinely enhances people's culinary experiences. We offer competitive compensation packages, flexible remote work arrangements, continuous professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where innovation and growth are paramount values.