Senior PHP Developer
4 days ago
Castellón de la Plana
Senior PHP Developer | Join a Fast-Growing FoodTech Startup - Open to candidates in Castellón de la Plana and Madrid Location: Castellón de la Plana Who are we? Founded in 2012, Take a Chef was born from the belief that exceptional culinary experiences should be accessible beyond traditional restaurant settings. We envisioned a world where top-tier chefs could bring their talents directly to the dining tables of discerning individuals and families. Combining cutting-edge technology with a deep passion for food and hospitality , we’ve become the leading global platform for high-quality private chef services. Last year, we served over 500,000 clients in 100+ countries, working with a network of 70,000+ private chefs and partnering with renowned luxury travel brands like Airbnb, Onefinestay, Le Collectionist and more. What you’ll do As a Senior PHP Developer , you’ll play a key role in building and improving the backbone of our platform. You’ll write clean, efficient, and scalable code, design reliable databases, and tackle challenging problems that come with a global marketplace used by thousands every day. You’ll also help shape how we do things: sharing ideas, suggesting better ways to build, and mentoring teammates. If you’re someone who cares about best practices, loves shipping high-quality code, and enjoys collaborating across disciplines — you’ll fit right in. Your day-to-day • Develop, maintain, and scale backend services using PHP and Symfony ., • Design robust, optimized database structures and write efficient SQL queries., • Use Git to manage version control and support clean, collaborative development., • Support and help improve our DevOps practices (we like people comfortable with servers and deployments)., • Write tests and follow good testing practices (TDD, BDD) to ensure reliability., • Contribute to system design — you understand patterns, architecture, and how things fit together., • Work with asynchronous systems, queues (RabbitMQ), and microservices when needed., • Take part in code reviews, share your knowledge, and help junior developers grow., • Collaborate daily with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to deliver features that make a difference., • 6+ years of professional experience building backend systems with PHP., • Deep expertise in Symfony ., • Strong knowledge of SQL , database design, and query optimization., • Good understanding of version control workflows with Git ., • Solid grasp of DevOps basics — you’re comfortable troubleshooting, deploying, and helping keep things running smoothly., • Familiarity with Agile ways of working — we use Trello to stay organized., • A proactive mindset — you take ownership, solve problems, and propose improvements., • Passion for clean code, quality, and continuous learning. Positive Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture that values well-being and team spirit. Work-Life Balance: Flexibility and support so you can grow professionally and personally. Employee Development: Access to paid training and workshops to expand your skills. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary plus annual performance bonuses. Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days per year to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
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