Freelance Senior Symfony Developer

Job highlights

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science,Software Engineering,or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Proven experience as a Symfony Developer,with a strong portfolio of web applications built using Symfony

• Collaborate with clients or project stakeholders to gather and analyze project requirements,ensuring a clear understanding of the desired functionality and user experience

• Develop web applications and websites using Symfony, following best practices and coding standards.

• Collaborate with clients or project stakeholders to gather and analyze project requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of the desired functionality and user experience.

• Design and implement database schemas using tools like Doctrine ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) for efficient data storage and retrieval.

• Integrate front-end components, templates, and assets into Symfony applications, ensuring a seamless user interface and user experience.

• Customize and extend Symfony components and bundles to meet project-specific requirements.

• Write unit tests and perform functional testing to ensure the reliability and quality of the codebase.

• Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in Symfony applications, including database queries and code execution.

• Implement security best practices to protect against common web vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

• Create and maintain technical documentation for Symfony projects, including code comments, README files, and user manuals.

• Use version control systems like Git to manage code repositories and collaborate with other developers effectively.

• Assist in the deployment process, including configuring web servers, setting up environments, and ensuring the application runs smoothly in production.

• Provide ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, and support for Symfony applications after deployment.

• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and foster knowledge sharing within the development team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience as a Symfony Developer, with a strong portfolio of web applications built using Symfony.

• Proficiency in PHP, Symfony framework, and related technologies such as Doctrine ORM.

• Solid understanding of web development principles, including RESTful APIs, AJAX, and JSON.

• Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular JavaScript libraries/frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).

• Familiarity with database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.

• Experience with testing frameworks like PHPUnit.

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Up-to-date knowledge of Symfony updates and best practices.

Optional Skills:

• Experience with other PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Zend) is a plus.

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Understanding of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).