What are the responsibilities and job description for the Symfony Developer position at Arena Staffing?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Remote Symfony Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using the Symfony PHP framework. This position is open to candidates currently residing in the United States only. The ideal candidate has strong backend development expertise, writes clean and maintainable code, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain web applications using the Symfony frameworkWrite clean, secure, well-documented, and testable PHP codeBuild and integrate RESTful APIs and backend servicesCollaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver featuresOptimize application performance, scalability, and reliabilityTroubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issuesParticipate in code reviews and contribute to development best practicesMaintain and improve existing systems and architecturesQualificationsProven experience as a Symfony Developer or PHP Developer with strong Symfony expertiseStrong knowledge of PHP, Symfony components, and MVC architectureExperience with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL and ORM tools (Doctrine)Familiarity with REST APIs, Git version control, and CI/CD workflowsUnderstanding of security best practices and performance optimizationStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a remote settingMust reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.Nice to HaveExperience with frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)Knowledge of Docker, cloud platforms, or microservices architectureExperience working in Agile or Scrum environmentsWork ArrangementFully remoteSchedule aligned with U.S. business hours