Senior PHP Developer | Join a Fast-Growing FoodTech Startup - Open to candidates in Castellón de la Plana and MadridLocation:
Castellón de la PlanaWho 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 doAs 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.- Keep an eye on code quality, scalability, and performance at every step.What we’re looking for- 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.- Fluency in Spanish and EnglishWhy choose us?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.