Senior PHP Developer

Senior PHP Developer | Join a Fast-Growing FoodTech Startup - Open to candidates in Castellón de la Plana and Madrid

Location : Castellón de la Plana

Who are we?

Founded in 2012, Take a Chef was born from the belief that exceptional culinary experiences should be accessible beyond traditional restaurant settings.

We envisioned a world where top-tier chefs could bring their talents directly to the dining tables of discerning individuals and families.

Combining cutting-edge technology with a deep passion for food and hospitality , we’ve become the leading global platform for high-quality private chef services.

Last year, we served over 500,000 clients in 100+ countries, working with a network of 70,000+ private chefs and partnering with renowned luxury travel brands like Airbnb, Onefinestay, Le Collectionist and more.

What you’ll do

As a Senior PHP Developer, you’ll play a key role in building and improving the backbone of our platform. You’ll write clean, efficient, and scalable code, design reliable databases, and tackle challenging problems that come with a global marketplace used by thousands every day.

You’ll also help shape how we do things : sharing ideas, suggesting better ways to build, and mentoring teammates. If you’re someone who cares about best practices, loves shipping high-quality code, and enjoys collaborating across disciplines — you’ll fit right in.

Your day-to-day

• Develop, maintain, and scale backend services using PHP and Symfony.
• Design robust, optimized database structures and write efficient SQL queries.
• Use Git to manage version control and support clean, collaborative development.
• Support and help improve our DevOps practices (we like people comfortable with servers and deployments).
• Write tests and follow good testing practices (TDD, BDD) to ensure reliability.
• Contribute to system design — you understand patterns, architecture, and how things fit together.
• Work with asynchronous systems, queues (RabbitMQ), and microservices when needed.
• Take part in code reviews, share your knowledge, and help junior developers grow.
• Collaborate daily with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to deliver features that make a difference.
• Keep an eye on code quality, scalability, and performance at every step.

What we’re looking for

Why choose us?

Positive Work Environment : Thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture that values well-being and team spirit.

Work-Life Balance : Flexibility and support so you can grow professionally and personally.

Employee Development : Access to paid training and workshops to expand your skills.

Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary plus annual performance bonuses.

Paid Time Off : 25 vacation days per year to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.