Senior Backend Developer; PHP​/Symfony

At Ins Cipher, our commitment to our customers is what drives us.

Ours is a culture of innovation and progress. We are a creative team of doers constantly striving to develop value-driven products and services for our customers.

Our ultimate goal is to become the trusted authority and leading partner for state departments of insurance, surplus lines associations, and brokers nationwide. We’re achieving that goal by enhancing every facet of our customers reporting and tax filings through education and innovative, streamlined compliance solutions.

We’re growing fast and want you to be a part of it!

We’re seeking a highly skilled and self-driven developer to join our Core Team. This role is designed for a strong backend engineer who thrives in complex systems, can quickly ramp within a mature codebase, and contributes with minimal direction.

The Senior PHP/Symfony Developer partners closely with our Core Architect and an international engineering team to build, maintain, and scale the Ins Cipher platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem‑solving ability, and the confidence to engage directly with internal stakeholders and clients on complex technical challenges.

• Develop, maintain, and scale core platform functionality within a mature PHP/Symfony codebase
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and identify root causes across backend services, APIs, and integrations
• Support client‑facing technical discussions as needed, particularly for API and integration‑related challenges
• Build and maintain backend services using PHP 8.x and Symfony, ensuring clean, modular, and well‑tested code
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs that support internal systems and external integrations
• Manage and optimize database performance, including schema design and query efficiency across MySQL and MongoDB
• Contribute to and maintain Node.js‑based microservices for real‑time processing and internal tooling
• Collaborate with an international engineering team to deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions
• Participate in on‑call rotation and support production systems as required
• Work within modern development practices, including version control, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines
• Required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

• 4+ years of professional backend development experience within a team environment
• Expertise in PHP 8.x and Symfony (or similar framework such as Laravel)
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems and services
• Strong experience working with MySQL, including schema design and performance optimization
• Hands‑on experience working with Mongo
  
  DB in a production environment
• Experience developing and supporting RESTful APIs and system integrations
• Functional proficiency in React and Node.js
• Proficiency with Git, Docker, and modern CI/CD workflows
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and work independently within a mature codebase
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Amazing work‑life balance with 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Holidays with 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) programs with employer match
• Personal assistance programs for support in a healthy personal and work life

At Ins Cipher, you'll join a team of disruptors, innovators, and forward‑thinkers. We're not just changing the game; we're creating a new one. We offer a dynamic, inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions lead to real change. With us, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting‑edge projects that are reshaping an industry
• Collaborate with a team of passionate, like‑minded professionals
• Enjoy a culture that values flexibility, innovation, and personal growth

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you need accommodation, please let us know during the interview process.