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 operations
Frontend Development (Supporting Work)
*Build responsive UI features using React and Next.js
*Use modern JavaScript (ES6+), hooks, state management, and functional components
Testing, 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 stakeholders
DevOps & 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 culture
If 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.