Backend Symfony Developer in Oxford

SensioLabs is the creator of Symfony and plays a pivotal role in supporting its growth. With a passionate team pushing the boundaries of PHP, SensioLabs helps organizations get the most out of Symfony through quality, high-performance, software vendor-level training and consulting services.4. Backend Symfony Developer- **Location:** Remote + part-time onsite (London, Edinburgh, Oxford, United Kingdom)Job advert — Backend Developer (Part-Time)We\’re a small, calm, and focused EdTech SaaS provider, doing meaningful work in a specific corner of the market — UK boarding schools. Our platform helps schools stay compliant with UK Visa regulations by keeping students safe, organising and logging travel plans. We\’re proud to be the market leader in this niche, with appreciative clients and real impact.We\’re looking for a capable, experienced backend developer who wants long-term stability, project autonomy, and part-time hours. If you enjoy working independently, but collaboratively when needed, you\’ll fit right in.**What You\’ll Be Doing*** Collaborate closely with our front-end and AI teams* Extend and maintain APIs, especially in support of our AI-driven projects* Build tools for automating billing pipelines* Integrate with dispatch software to automate & track vehicle movements* Develop secure card payment solutions and payment-related API clients**Required Tech & Skills**You will need:* Solid experience with Symfony (PHP)* Strong ability with MySQL/Doctrine* Good git version control skills* Ability to work autonomously, reliably, and with accountability**Nice-to-Haves*** Kubernetes* Experience with Google Cloud (especially GKE, Cloud SQL, relevant GCP services)* MySQL 8+* Python experience* CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins)* Tech Stack & Infrastructure* Frontend: React.js (MUI)* Backend: Node.js, PHP (Symfony), Python* Database: Cloud SQL (MySQL)* Infrastructure: Google Cloud (GKE)* Dev Tools: GitLab, Jira**What We Offer*** Flexible hours & remote working (with occasional meetups)* Part-time workload with long-term commitment* Autonomy — ability to take ownership of your work* A supportive, calm working environment* Opportunity to work on meaningful, regulated-compliance, and safety-critical software* Part-Time Backend Developer* Modern Tech Stack | Flexible Hours | Stress-Free Culture* **Location**: Remote (UK based) — occasional meetups if you fancy* **Hours**: ~2 days/week (flexible schedule) #J-18808-Ljbffr