Mid/Senior PHP Developer

Sprintax is a multi-jurisdiction tax compliance software which simplifies tax withholding and tax return filing for nonresidents and their employers. We understand the unique challenges faced by organizations with international employees and vendors. Our purpose-built platform is designed to support nonresidents on every step of their journey from preparing their pre-employment payroll forms to filing their first US tax return.

Sprintax is part of CluneTech a suite of companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years a Best Workplace for Women for the past 5 years and most recently we were delighted to be recognised as a Best Workplace in Tech for the accreditations second year.

Our global footprint encompasses 35 offices worldwide and we do business across 100 countries on a daily Bulgaria alone we have 850 employees across our offices in Varna Veliko Tarnovo and Shumen and were continuing to grow!

Key Responsibilities:

- Web Application Development: Write clean maintainable and efficient code in PHP to build high-performance dynamic web applications and APIs.

- System Architecture & Design: Design and architect scalable secure and maintainable backend systems. Ensure applications are optimized for speed and performance.

- Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Conduct code reviews provide feedback and share best practices to foster continuous improvement.

- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers UI/UX designers and other developers to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end technologies.

- Optimizing Performance: Troubleshoot and optimize application performance addressing issues such as load times scalability and reliability.

- Code Quality & Standards: Enforce best practices for software development including test-driven development (TDD) clean code principles and continuous integration (CI).

- Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends PHP advancements and emerging technologies. Experiment with new tools and frameworks to improve development processes.

- Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for systems applications and processes.

Required Qualifications:

- Experience: 5 years of professional PHP development experience with a strong focus on object-oriented programming (OOP) RESTful API development and modern PHP frameworks.

- Technical Skills:

- Advanced knowledge of PHP including experience with PHP 7/8.

- Hands-on experience with PHP frameworks like Symfony Laravel or Zend.

- Strong knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases with experience in database optimization and query design.

- Experience working with version control systems (Git GitHub GitLab).

- Experience with front-end technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript and frameworks like React or Angular is a plus).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure etc.) and deployment practices.

- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes) is a plus.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab CI Travis CI etc.).

- Soft Skills:

- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

- Ability to work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

- Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with microservices architecture and APIs.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.

- Experience with frontend JavaScript frameworks (React Angular ) or CSS frameworks (Bootstrap Tailwind).

- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira Trello or Asana.

- Experience in eCommerce platforms CMS or other content-driven web solutions.

At Sprintax We are a community of like-minded individuals committed to excellence in everything we do. We create an innovative collaborative and supportive workplace that allows our brilliant people to unleash their potential.

Recognised as a both a Great Place to Work and Deloitte Best Managed Company we believe that recognition goes much deeper than just financial rewards. Therefore in addition to a competitive salary we also offer an exclusive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Working Policy with a combination of remote and office working
• Multisport Cards
• 22 Annual Leave Days for all employees plus additional days with length of service
• Lifework days: day each quarter to get your life work done
• Additional Health Insurance including dental and vision care
• Team Buildings & Parties
• Life Insurance
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Discounts across various stores theatres restaurants
• Employee-led CSR Programme CluneTech Cares with one paid Volunteer Day per year
• CluneTech Life corporate wellness program
• Monthly Food Vuchers
• Company Paid Trainings & Learning Accounts
• #OneTeam Awards and Annual Employee of the Year Awards
• Milestone Recognition Program
• Free Sports: Football Tennis Volleyball
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meeting Free Days a specific no meeting day where we encourage no meetings so you (and your team) can focus on getting things done!
• Compassionate Leave: up to 4 weeks paid leave for the loss of a loved one
• Compassionate Leave for pets: up to 2 days
• 5 days company-paid Miscarriage / Pregnancy Loss Leave (applicable for partner also)

We would like to thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

At Sprintax were proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of gender marital status family status sexual orientation religion age disability and race. This position is also suitable for individuals with permanent impairments (with 50% incapacity) who have no medical preventatives to be employed. The advertisement is suitable for candidates with disabilities who have no medical contraindications to work with a Video Display and significant visual strain.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC