Backend Symfony Developer

Are you a backend developer with experience in PHP (Symfony) and do you want to contribute to the development of a rapidly growing platform, where you have plenty of room to implement your ideas? If so, read on. This job might be perfect for you.

About Awaretrain

Since 2014, Awaretrain has been empowering employees to become the strongest line of defence against digital threats. We tackle the root cause of information incidents by focusing on engaging employees in online security. We achieve this through our self-service security awareness platform. It offers training and interactive content, serving hundreds of (international) clients. From multinational corporations to local SMEs, we create digitally secure and information-conscious work environments. We make learning about security enjoyable and accessible. Our approach combines comprehensive training with a fun and interactive experience, activating the human firewall within organisations.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and maintain the PHP (Symfony) based backend of our platform.
• Conceive and develop new functionalities.
• Investigate issues with the current software and propose improvements.
• Work with the backend team to deliver the best possible product to our customers.
• Your opinion and ideas are indispensable!

What do we offer?

You will be working in a small, informal, and dedicated team. We tackle new things by "doing" and like to use each other's feedback. We are open to new ideas and initiatives that arise, for example, during the monthly brainstorming sessions.

The development team consists of two frontend developers, three backend developers, and a product owner. With them, you share responsibility for the development of our platform.

• In addition, you can count on the following working conditions at Awaretrain:
• An attractive salary and an interesting bonus program.
• 8% holiday allowance and 27 vacation days per year, and a pension plan.
• Flexible workplace and hours.
• A place where you can fully utilize your creativity and knowledge.

What do you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s degree (hbo) level of thinking and working.
• At least 3 years of experience in developing REST APIs based on PHP and the Symfony framework.
• Experience with Message Queues (service communication), Docker, and Linux.
• Experience in continuously improving software in aspects like security, performance, and stability.
• Ability to work well in a team of developers but also work independently.
• You are available 32 to 40 hours per week.
• You have English proficiency at B1 level.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with xAPI, OOP, SQL data structures, and Redis.
• Affinity with cybersecurity.
• Good command of the Dutch language.