Senior PHP Developer

We’re Hiring: Lead PHP Developer

Location: Netherlands (Hybrid or Remote within NL)

Are you a seasoned PHP Developer with a passion for clean code, team leadership, and scalable backend systems? We’re looking for someone to take charge of our backend development efforts and guide a growing team to new heights.

As our Lead PHP Developer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing and delivering robust, high-performance applications while mentoring engineers and driving technical decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and mentoring a team of PHP developers
• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend solutions
• Collaborating with product, DevOps, and front-end teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Driving code quality, architecture decisions, and technical best practices
• Performing code reviews, optimising performance, and ensuring security standards

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years of PHP development experience (Laravel or Symfony preferred)
• Proven leadership or team lead experience
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and scalable architecture
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions
• Based in the Netherlands (or open to relocating)

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (Vue.js, React, etc.)
• Previous experience working in agile or fast-paced product environments

Ready to lead from the front and make real impact?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat — we’d love to tell you more.