Mid-Level Developer - £45,000-£55,000 - Leeds (Hybrid)

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 Front End features within a collaborative, supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Mid-Level Symfony Developer, you'll focus primarily on Back End 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 Back End 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 Back End 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 (eg, 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.