# Senior PHP Developer

**Company:** [With Intelligence](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/vbeJPDQ6Pm6q5LaJpEzMce.md)
**Location:** Sofia, Bulgaria
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Software Engineering

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## Description

With Intelligence is now a part of S&P Global, creating one of the most comprehensive data offerings for alternatives and private markets participants. We are now part of a larger organization with more than 35,000 staff worldwide, so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to guiding them through the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today. We’re Advancing Essential Intelligence

We are looking for a Senior PHP Developer to join our talented and collaborative engineering team. We're currently scaling up our product base, leveraging the advances in data technology, AI and ML in order to transform our ecosystem into a fluid, event-based and decoupled offering. We're bringing best-of-breed technology options into our mix to ensure we're well-positioned to give our proprietary data the platform it needs to shine.

We are assembling a global technology team to lead these advancements. This is an opportunity to apply your strong development skills and incorporate the latest technologies and approaches, keeping us at the forefront of data-driven product development.

As a Senior PHP Developer, your responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend services. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team consisting of PHP, React, and NodeJS developers, along with a dedicated Product Owner and Tester, to deliver quality software solutions.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using **PHP (Symfony framework)**.
-   Work with **Doctrine ORM** for efficient database modelling, migrations, and query optimization.
-   Design and implement **robust, scalable, and reusable code** following best practices and coding standards.
-   Participate in the **full software development lifecycle**, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
-   Collaborate with **front-end developers** to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
-   Partner with **product managers and designers** to convert business requirements into effective technical solutions.
-   Conduct **code reviews** to maintain quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
-   Perform **thorough testing and debugging** to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
-   Optimize **application performance** and ensure scalability of backend systems.
-   Stay **current with industry trends and emerging technologies** in PHP and Symfony development.

## Requirements

-   Proven strong experience with **PHP** and **Symfony**.
-   Solid understanding of **Doctrine ORM**
-   Exposure to **ElasticSearch** or similar search technologies is a **plus.**
-   Familiarity with **object-oriented design patterns** and **SOLID principles**.
-   Comfortable with **Git-based workflows** and CI/CD pipelines.
-   Experience working in **Agile/Scrum** environments.
-   Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
-   Strong communication and collaboration abilities

## Benefits

**Annual Leave**

-   22 days per calendar year (and all local bank holidays)
-   An additional day off for your birthday

**Wellness and Care Leave**

-   Up to 5 days for self-care or wellness

**Volunteer Day**

-   1 day off to support a charity of your choice

**Share With Scheme**

-   Eligible employees receive a share in a qualifying event

**Therapy Sessions**

-   50% contribution towards therapy sessions, up to BGN 90 per session

**Lunch & Learns**

-   Events held throughout the year with educational or informative topics

**Charity Matching Days**

-   Company matches charity sponsorships up to 3500 BGN

**Hybrid Working**

-   3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

**Multisport**

-   50% contribution from the employer, 50% from employee

**State Benefits**

-   Pension & health provision
-   Family-friendly policy

**Office Facilities**

-   Contemporary office space
-   Free Onsite gym
-   Address: 51, "Cherni vrah" Blvd, 1407 Sofia, WorkBetter Coworking space

**Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)**

-   24-hour confidential health assistance via TelusHealth, including:

-   Counselling support
-   Financial wellbeing
-   Bereavement support
-   Legal information
-   Medical information

**Refer a Friend**

-   BGN 1,200 reward for successful referral

**Hardship Fund**

-   Financial assistance repayable with low interest over 3, 6, or 12 months

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