Looking for a new challenge as a Senior PHP Developer (Laravel/Symphony)?
Do you want to be part of a close-knit scrum team? And help our clients realize their ambitions with smart software? Come and work at PAQT!
Who are we?
PAQT is the permanent tech partner of various types of clients. We invent, build and maintain software from a business vision. We work with our clients for a long time. Organizational objectives are leading for the applications we devise. We don’t talk about technology until the team fully understands the strategic importance of the solution. That insight creates mutual understanding and therefore the very best solutions. The same team then remains the first point of contact for service, maintenance and any further developments. With our structured working method, we create solutions that make an impact. Because we believe that only the very best software makes the lives of millions of people better every day.
What will your role be?
As a developer at PAQT, you work with your scrum team on innovative applications for our clients. SaaS, ERP or software platform: for our clients, the solution is essential for their business operations. That is why quality always comes first and we often work with our clients for a long time. Even after delivery.
In our Rise working method, we pay a lot of attention to the preliminary phase, so that you know exactly for which problem you are building a solution. For this we use coding standards and frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony. In addition, you work with your team and the customer in realistic sprints with clear goals and code reviews with colleagues, extensive tests and monthly knowledge sessions are part of the standard work routine.

Your work
- The technical design of web applications (architecture, ERD, Use Cases, etc.)
- Collaborate on project estimates and tight backlog with your team and the product owner
- Web applications (Laravel and Symfony) programming according to the quality standards of the team
- Writing tests (Unit, Feature and Browser tests) for testing delivered work
- The further expansion of our library with new modules
- Periodically evaluating and maintaining existing projects
- Conducting and processing code reviews with colleagues
- Stand-ups, Retrospectives and bi-weekly Knowledge Sessions in which ideas about standards, improvements, problems are exchanged in order to get a little better every day
- Thinking about how we can take our company to a higher level through innovations
Required work experience and knowledge
- Demonstrable experience as a PHP developer at a mature organization
- Expert level of knowledge and experience with PHP
- An excellent foundation in object-oriented programming and architecture (UML, Design Patterns, DDD, SOLID)
- Experience with at least one PHP framework (e.g. Laravel/Symphony)
- Thorough knowledge of web technologies (HTML5, MySQL, RESTful/SOAP web services, AJAX, web sockets)
- Communicative skills with a focus on translating concept into functional software architecture
Desired knowledge
- At least 5 years of commercial experience with Symfony/Laravel
- Experience in setting up maintainable architectures
- Experience with Domain Driven Design
- Experience with agile scrum
What do we offer?
A good salary and terms of employment with travel allowance, pension scheme and variable working hours. You will receive a laptop that you can take home.
You will have a quiet working environment and you will work on beautiful, varied projects in various industries. In addition, you have a lot of responsibility and you can really help build. You will work (together) in a close-knit development team that has solid technical knowledge and is eager to take the next step. Creativity is appreciated and you can always come up with suggestions for improvement. Please even.
We also structurally spend time on individual training to get to know new techniques. Every year you go to a conference of your choice. Internal knowledge sessions are also given where colleagues explain interesting topics.
We have a cozy office where fresh bean coffee with a stroopwafel is always ready, we provide a good lunch every day and we regularly drink a beer together.
The office is very easily accessible by bicycle from the center of Utrecht or public transport from CS, both in 10 minutes. By car 3 minutes from the A12 exit Kanaleneiland.
Interested?
You will work (together) in our sixth scrum team that has sound technical knowledge. Everyone has the will to become a little better in our profession every day.
We have a cozy office with a full fridge, we provide a tasty lunch every day and we regularly drink a beer together.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Are you curious?
Plan an introduction and we will gladly give you a tour.