Mid‑Level Symfony Developer (PHP) - £45,000-£55,000 - Hybrid - Leeds City Centre
Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid: 3+ days onsite)
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Job Type: Permanent | Full‑Time
Tech Stack: Symfony, PHP, API Platform, React, Next.js, MySQL, Docker
Are you a Symfony Developer or PHP Backend Developer looking for your next career move? Do you want a hybrid role in a modern Leeds city centre office, working with a skilled engineering team building scalable digital solutions?
This growing tech‑driven organisation is looking for a Mid‑Level Symfony Developer to join their expanding development team. You'll be working on high‑performing, API‑led applications and modern frontend features within a collaborative, supportive environment.
⭐ About the Role
As a Mid‑Level Symfony Developer, you'll focus primarily on backend API development using Symfony (v5/6/7) and API Platform, while also contributing to modern React/Next.js interfaces. The role offers an excellent opportunity to build scalable applications, improve system performance, and grow your full‑stack skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for developers seeking career progression, exposure to modern frameworks, and the chance to work on complex, e‑commerce‑driven platforms.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Backend Development (Primary Focus)
Develop and enhance APIs using Symfony (v5/6/7) and API Platform
Write scalable and secure backend logic following industry best practices
Work with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
Use Doctrine ORM to manage and optimise data operationsFrontend Development (Supporting Work)
Build responsive UI features using React and Next.js
Use modern JavaScript (ES6+), hooks, state management, and functional componentsTesting, Collaboration & Best Practices
Write unit, integration, and functional tests using PHPUnit and Jest
Follow PSR‑12, SOLID principles, and clean code practices
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architecture sessions
Collaborate closely with other developers, product teams, and stakeholdersDevOps & Workflow
Use Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for deployment
Work with Docker for containerised development🎯 What We're Looking For
3-4+ years' experience in backend or full‑stack web development
Strong experience with the Symfony framework
Knowledge of routing, services, security, dependency injection, and Doctrine
Experience with React and/or Next.js (or willingness to upskill)
Good understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL databases
Familiarity with Docker and Git workflows
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Passion for writing clean, maintainable code⭐ Desirable Skills
Experience working with AWS or cloud platforms
Exposure to asynchronous processing (e.g., Symfony Messenger)🌟 Why Apply?
Competitive salary: £45,000-£55,000
Hybrid working with a vibrant Leeds city centre office
Join a collaborative, friendly engineering team
Work on exciting, scalable, API‑driven applications
Career progression opportunities into senior or full‑stack roles
Excellent working environment with a great team cultureIf you're a talented Symfony Developer, PHP Developer, or Backend Engineer looking for a new challenge in Leeds with hybrid flexibility, this role offers an excellent next step