PHP Developer
Bullfinch Recruitment · Gozo
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Jul 20, 2026
Gozo
Jul 22, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A backend development role centred on building and maintaining server-side applications in PHP (7/8.1) and Node.js, primarily within an n-tier architecture using Symfony and Doctrine ORM. Day-to-day work spans writing and testing code, debugging defects, improving existing systems, and authoring technical documentation. Suits a commercially experienced PHP developer with exposure to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and messaging tools like RabbitMQ.
Mid level
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762).
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No work location or country is specified in the posting; the US-based flag has been set to false as there are no US location signals and the posting style (no salary, no US-specific references) suggests a non-US role — verify before publishing.
Node.js is explicitly called 'desirable' in the Skills & Experience section, so it is marked as preferred despite PHP/Node.js both appearing in the responsibilities section.
RabbitMQ and Redis are listed together under 'messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ and Redis' — both are named tools and have been extracted separately; RabbitMQ carries Redis as an alternative since the posting presents them as interchangeable examples of the same requirement category.
The degree requirement accepts 'equivalent commercial experience', so no minimum formal degree has been set.
No compensation, employment type, or seniority level is stated in the posting.
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