Senior PHP Developer (Freelance, Remote)

Company Overview

At SPACE44, we empower tech startups and innovative companies across the US and Europe by delivering top-tier software engineers and comprehensive HR solutions. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we accelerate innovation by providing performant hiring pipelines, efficient onboarding processes, performance management, and administrative assistance as an end-to-end service. Our unique approach ensures precise integration and high team performance in full-remote, nearshore, and offshore settings.

We enhance your work-life balance by offering opportunities that align your personal and professional aspirations. Work remotely to seamlessly integrate your career with your lifestyle and bring everything into a flow. We offer you a dynamic and supportive environment where you can develop and grow. Join a forward-thinking team that values the joy of work, openness, and cross-cultural collaboration. At SPACE44, let's shape the future of modern work together.

Who We Are Looking For?

We are in pursuit of a Senior PHP Developer who is passionate about crafting high-quality backend solutions and who finds joy in problem-solving and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring a seasoned perspicacity to our proprietary ERP system development efforts and will cherish the prospect of working in a collaborative, remote, and multicultural team.

If you have a deep-seated appreciation for performance and a yearning to lead in a technologically advancing environment, we encourage you to apply. You'll contribute directly to building robust backend systems that serve real business needs at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable backend logic using PHP and Symfony framework, focusing on performance, modularity, and maintainability
• Contribute to the evolution of a proprietary ERP platform, building complex business logic and workflow automation
• Develop and maintain Symfony-based applications with modern PHP practices and design patterns
• Utilize Git for source control and participate in regular code reviews and branching workflows
• Work with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) for structured data operations
• Build robust APIs and backend services that integrate with various business systems
• Ensure stability and resilience in backend services through proper testing and monitoring
• Contribute to the evolution of a proprietary ERP platform, integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into system logic
• Support deploying and orchestrating LLMs using frameworks such as Hugging Face or LangChain
• Contribute to generative AI-based backend logic including summarization, code assistance, and content automation
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of backend development experience with strong PHP proficiency
• Demonstrated experience with Symfony framework in production applications
• Hands-on familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Proficiency in relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with generative AI tools like Gemini or GitHub Copilot
• Experience in asynchronous remote teams with high autonomy
• BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Fluent in English; Europe-based for legal and logistical alignment
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience contributing to ERP platforms or complex backend business logic
• Demonstrated experience deploying and using LLMs (e.g., Hugging Face, LangChain) in backend applications
• Experience with prompt design and AI interaction optimization
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker
• Understanding of performance monitoring and optimization for AI-integrated services
• Interest in mentoring or helping shape backend integration strategies involving AI
  
  

Embark on your SPACE44 journey with a few simple steps:

• Hireflix Chat (20 min): Share how you work and what matters most to you
• HR Sync (45 min): Connect your experience with our goals
• Code Challenge: Complete a 1-2 hour coding session using PHP.
• Psychometric Insight: Take a 1-hour assessment exploring your strengths and working style
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a non-linear workday designed to enhance productivity and maintain a harmonious work-life balance, with core hours for team collaboration.
• Professional Growth: Access advanced training opportunities in data science and machine learning to boost your career prospects.
• Innovative Projects and Tools: Engage in cutting-edge projects using the latest tools and technologies within a progressive remote work environment.
• Competitive Income: Receive a competitive income with regular performance reviews and potential raises every six months.
• Global Team Dynamics: Collaborate with a diverse, international team that values openness and teamwork.