FullStack PHP Developer with a strong React JS

Proxiad SEE is an IT Consulting and Software Development company, part of Proxiad Group France, with headquarters in Paris, over 25 years of industry experience, and 1300 + specialists. The Southeast Europe (SEE) branch employs 250+ professionals, operates in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, and has provided services in various sectors (Healthcare, Fintech, Banking, Insurance, E-commerce and Retail, Procurement, etc.) for 20 years.

In 2022 we stepped above and introduced two innovative software products: Desk Buddy and GROW.

For a long-term and innovative project focused on developing online solutions for digital presence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok we are looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer with a strong front-end focus with expertise in Symfony 7, React.js, and Vanilla JavaScript to manage front-end development, create views, routes, and data-loading mechanisms in Symfony. Additionally, you will be responsible for optimizing performance based on Google PageSpeed Insights and developing a new React.js-based management console that integrates seamlessly with our Symfony backend.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Technical Lead and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Develop and maintain front-end views in Symfony 7 using Twig, HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JavaScript (no heavy frameworks).
• Implement CSS (SASS/SCSS) to ensure a modular and scalable design.
• Define and manage Symfony routes, controllers, and services to dynamically fetch and display data.
• Develop a React.js-based console that integrates with Symfony APIs.
• Optimize the front-end for Google PageSpeed Insights, ensuring fast load times, reduced render-blocking resources, and efficient asset management.
• Use Vanilla JavaScript for interactive UI elements instead of unnecessary frameworks, prioritizing performance and lightweight code.
• Implement lazy loading, asset minification, and caching strategies to improve page speed.
• Debug and fix front-end issues related to views, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Maintain existing Symfony-based front-end components while optimizing them for better UX and performance.
• Work closely with backend developers and designers to deliver high-quality UI/UX.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in front-end development.
• Strong expertise in Symfony 7, including:
• Creating and managing views with Twig.
• Defining routes, controllers, and fetching data from APIs.
• Understanding Symfony services and request handling.
• Experience with React.js for developing dynamic, interactive applications.
• A key requirement is proven experience in optimizing websites for Google PageSpeed Insights, including Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, asset minification, and render-blocking optimizations.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end applications with Symfony backend.
• Familiarity with Webpack, Encore, and asset optimization techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Git, version control workflows, and best practices.
• Experience in performance debugging, reducing DOM reflows, and ensuring SEO-friendly front-end development.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWA).
• Familiarity with GraphQL, Redux/Zustand for state management.
• Knowledge of front-end testing frameworks like Jest or React Testing Library.
• Basic understanding of Docker, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps pipelines.

Proxiad benefits:

• 25 days of paid annual leave; we value your leisure time
• Additional health insurance package (including medical, dental, optical, and other expenses), effective from the first day of the month following your start date
• Training and development programs, knowledge exchange sessions, certification programs, and international conferences
• Internal recognition through a Success Card system with various levels of bonuses
• Participation in socially responsible events
• Gifts for your Proxiad work anniversary, birthday, etc.; Refer-a-Friend program; employee discounts.
• Proxiad Summer Camp, team-building activities, and other exciting social events!

Project-specific benefits and requirements:

• Work in the office days to foster a strong, cohesive team with the potential for extension. 45 remote working days per year (excluding the months of July and August, which are fully remote).
• Occasional visits to the client headquarters 2 times per year.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.