> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3710250-php-symfony-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3710250-php-symfony-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PHP Symfony Developer - **Company:** Calls9 - **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Github, MySQL, Nginx, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Redis, E2e Testing, Symfony, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Phpunit, Backend, Solid Principles, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Web Api - **Published:** October 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5925559196 ## About the Role Commercial back-end development experience working with the Symfony PHP framework Experience in object-oriented programming with PHP 7 and above. Understanding of the SOLID principles and software design patterns. Extensive knowledge of RESTful principles Experience in consuming data from third-party APIs Experience with MySQL and designing database schemas The ability to help turn business requirements into functional technical requirements. A rigorous approach to testing where necessary (e.g. PHPUnit, TDD, end-to-end testing) Good Apache and Nginx knowledge Composer - Dependency Manager for PHP Strong working knowledge of Git and GitHub Proficient in working with terminal command Comfortable attending customer meetings and communicating with customers directly If you have any of the following skills, this will be an advantage, but not essential: AWS experience DevOps experience Node.js experience REDIS experience ## Description You will be responsible for driving innovation in our products and services using your extensive back-end experience. Really making a difference by consistently innovating and pushing boundaries, utilising best-in-class human behaviour, thinking, designing and engineering to create tangible outputs for customers and to shine above our competition. You will be actively involved in shaping, estimating and delivering client solutions, suggesting innovative applications of technology to solve client needs working closely with front-end design and solutions development teammates. Having a team-first attitude, collaborating and bringing out in each other to succeed, by creating, adding and improving our products and services, enhancing capability and usability directly for all our customers. As our PHP Developer, along with a competitive salary, you will receive: Hybrid working (UK Wide) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Monthly team lunches & knowledge shares - whether your favourite food is Pizza, Pho or Salad, we come together at the offices- order in and learn from each other! Quarterly team days out - This is beyond just a casual beer and bites to eat, we have been tank paint-balling, taken on The Crystal Maze, showed our skills in darts, and made 'usable' pottery! We are always open to suggestions for what we do next! £500 towards professional learning and development each year. Whether this is a Pluralsight subscription, training course or tech event we are keen to help you shape your growth and development within Calls9 Pension (NEST) The opportunity to participate in our EMI share options scheme 10 dedicated learning days per year. As the company is enjoying growth, we want to help you grow too.