Senior Back End PHP Developer ( Symfony ) at GRADION

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PHP, Symfony, Agile Methods, REST API, Web Frameworks, Unit Testing, CI/CD, Cloud Services, Git, Software Design, Stakeholder Management, Code Reviews, API Documentation, Root-Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Software Development

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

At Gradion, we are the strategic partner for ambitious businesses, helping them achieve breakthrough growth through Digital Innovation and Deep Tech. With a global vision and an AI-first approach, we enable clients to reshape strategies, optimize systems, and adopt cutting-edge technologies to create sustainable value. From AI and data to cybersecurity, robotics, and large-scale enterprise platforms, Gradion designs practical solutions that lay the foundation for the next generation of billion-dollar companies. OUR FACTS & FIGURES: - 23+ years of expertise — Gradion builds digital platforms & deep-tech solutions. - 3 continents: Asia, Europe and Africa. - 300+ specialists across 7 countries Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egypt, Indonesia. - 100+ enterprise clients, including several unicorns (e.g., Alaiko, HomeToGo, Roadsurfer). - Vietnam’s Best IT Company – recognized by ITViec for 7 consecutive years, including 2 consecutive years of ranking #1 (2024 and 2025). - ISO 27001. \n In this role, you will: You will be joining an awesome team to build cool applications that serve millions of users, from idea to production. As our customers are typically ambitious foreign startups, you will have a chance to improve your English, learn about startup culture, and product mindset along the way. If you want to make a great impact on the world, this is your chance now. Manage full lifecycle customer projects with Agile methods. Developing strong relationships with customers, acting as the primary point of contact as well as managing stakeholder expectations, and always seeking solution improvement. Design, develop, and test an internal REST API. Design and implement scalable and robust applications. Analyze functional requirements and the creation of software design. Participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards. Work closely with the infrastructure team in building and scaling back-end services as well as performing root-cause analysis investigations. Write API documentation for better communication with front-end developers. What you will bring: 5 years of overall software development experience, with an emphasis on web applications and back-end technologies, and work experience in PHP (strongly preferred with Symfony). Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full development life cycle (coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operation, monitoring, etc.). Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git is preferred). Deep knowledge of web frameworks. Experience in unit testing frameworks. Experience in CI/CD methodologies. Professional experience working with cloud (either AWS, Azure, or GCP). Working proficiency in English. Why you’ll love working here? Build the Future With Gradion MENA Gradion is a global deep-tech powerhouse partnering with companies on their path to massive scale and real impact. With branches across Europe, Asia, and the MENA region, we bring together global expertise and local insight to solve complex challenges. Our Vietnam team (formerly NFQ ASIA) earned “Best IT Company” for 7 years straight — and now we’re expanding that same high-performance culture across the MENA region. Join a team that blends engineering strength, strategic thinking, and global collaboration. Grow With Purpose At Gradion MENA, your work shapes real products and real businesses. You’ll collaborate daily with international teams, senior engineers, and product leaders who challenge assumptions and push boundaries. Whether you’re building deep technical mastery or preparing for leadership, you’ll find the guidance, environment, and opportunities you need to level up. EngineeringPowered by AI & Strategy We don’t treat AI as a tool — it’s part of our DNA. From architecture to delivery, AI guides how we design, optimize, and scale systems. Combined with our strategic consulting approach, we help clients innovate faster and build solutions that actually move the needle Benefits & Perks Laptop + full workstation setup Work closely with international, cross-regional teams Monthly budget for courses and continuous learning Ongoing feedback and career development support Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary Family health insurance Life insurance Special bonuses for life milestones (marriage, childbirth, etc.). \n Location: 57 Abbas El Akkad, Nasr City – Cairo Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday Contact person: Alaa Muneer

Responsibilities

The role involves managing full lifecycle customer projects using Agile methods and developing strong relationships with customers. You will design, develop, and test internal REST APIs while ensuring high development standards through code and design reviews.