Middle PHP Software Engineer; PHP Developer

Middle PHP Software Engineer (PHP Developer) ID50679

Full time | Agile Engine | Spain

Posted On 02/13/2026

City Barcelona

State/Province Barcelona (Barcelona)

08001

IT Services

Agile Engine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Middle PHP Software Engineer to build and evolve reliable, scalable full-stack applications in a collaborative, globally distributed team. This role combines modern PHP 8 development, MVC architecture, database design, and containerized environments to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions. It stands out for its supportive engineering culture, continuous improvement mindset, and the opportunity to grow within a structured yet flexible agile environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and maintain applications using PHP 8.X, adhering to object-oriented programming principles and the MVC pattern;
• Ensure compliance with PHPDOC specifications and PSR standards for clean, maintainable code;
• Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases;
• Handle data migrations and PHP version upgrades efficiently;
• Implement CSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD) principles to ensure optimal user experiences across devices;
• Create and maintain Docker environments for application deployment;
• Test applications for functionality, security, and performance while debugging and resolving issues proactively.

MUST HAVES

• 3+ years of experience with PHP 8.X, with strong object-oriented programming expertise;
• Knowledge of the MVC pattern
  ;
• Practical experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
  ;
• Experience migrating between PHP versions
  ;
• Experience with CSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD);
• Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems
  ;
• Fundamentals of Docker
  , including creating Docker environments and Dockerfiles for Ubuntu;

NICE TO HAVES

• Knowledge of PHPDOC specification and PSR standards;
• Experience modifying Docker containers for tool installation and execution;
• Knowledge of build scripts and Docker containers in CI/CD environments;
• Practical experience with Jenkins;
• Familiarity with Git Hub Actions;
• General experience with CI/CD pipelines.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Mentorship, Tech Talks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.