Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) - fully remote within Europe (m/f/d)

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent employee

Schedule: Full-time

Seniority: Experienced

Location: Remote

The Team:
At JobLeads, we believe careers should be shaped with purpose, confidence, and opportunity. That’s why we build technology that helps professionals around the world take control of their career journeys. Behind that mission is our Tech Team, a vibrant, globally distributed group of builders, thinkers, and collaborators who care deeply about the experiences we create.

We’re a team that values curiosity, ownership, and human connection. We collaborate across borders and time zones, challenge each other to grow, and celebrate the wins-big and small-along the way. From your very first day, you’ll feel it: this is a place where ideas are welcomed, contributions matter, and people genuinely enjoy working together.

Your Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives on building elegant systems and meaningful user experiences. In this role, you’ll help shape the architecture and performance of the platform that powers JobLeads, primarily working on our backend systems with PHP and Symfony while also contributing to dynamic, high-performance interfaces using Vue.js and Server-Side Rendering.

But this role goes beyond simply writing code. You’ll help drive technical decisions, influence the evolution of our platform, and play a key part in delivering products that empower millions of professionals worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and develop scalable backend services using PHP and Symfony, ensuring performance, stability, and maintainability across the platform.
• Build responsive, high-performance front-end experiences with Vue.js and Server-Side Rendering, bridging design and functionality seamlessly.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and fellow developers to bring ideas from concept to launch.
• Participate in thoughtful code reviews that elevate code quality, strengthen architecture, and support team learning.
• Explore emerging technologies and propose improvements that help evolve and modernize our tech stack.
• Take ownership of features from initial concept through implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development, delivering production-ready applications.
• Strong expertise in PHP and a deep understanding of software design principles and scalable architecture.
• Extensive hands-on experience with the Symfony framework.
• Proven experience building modern front-end interfaces with Vue.js and Server-Side Rendering.
• Proficiency with Git and modern collaborative development workflows.
• A strategic, problem-solving mindset with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
• Clear and effective communication skills, especially when collaborating with a distributed global team.

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with MySQL and ORM frameworks such as Doctrine.
• Strong front-end fundamentals, including HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript practices.

What You Can Expect On Board:

• Fully remote work - collaborate with us from wherever you do your best work.
• Flexible hours designed to support both productivity and personal balance.
• The freedom to choose your preferred equipment so you can work comfortably and effectively.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise and impact.
• A diverse, supportive team culture that values openness, collaboration, and fresh ideas.
• Opportunities for professional growth through learning resources, training, and conference support.
• The chance to build technology that genuinely improves the lives of job seekers around the world.
• Memorable team experiences, from EU meetups to our annual company summer getaway.
• The excitement of a startup mindset combined with the stability of a well-established company.

At JobLeads, your work won’t just power a platform, it will help millions of professionals discover new opportunities, pursue meaningful careers, and shape their futures with confidence.

If you’re passionate about great technology, inspired by purposeful work, and excited to collaborate with a talented global team, we’d love to hear your story.

Apply now with your CV in English, and let’s build something that truly matters, together.