Who Are We?
Xcelirate develops technologically advanced platforms that thousands of users access every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices that will allow us to maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers, who have seen us grow over a decade, and our talented team, who have made that growth possible.
You’re a seasoned PHP developer who knows how to build, optimize, and future-proof applications. Symfony and Doctrine? You work with them like second nature, but you’re also not afraid to question best practices when it makes sense.
You take software design seriously—clean, maintainable, and efficient code isn’t just a goal, it’s the standard. Performance, security, and scalability aren’t afterthoughts; they’re built into everything you do.
Collaboration is key—you enjoy working with engineers, product teams, and technical stakeholders to turn complex requirements into well-structured solutions. Whether it’s refactoring a tricky piece of legacy code or architecting a brand-new feature, you approach challenges with curiosity, problem-solving skills, and the mindset to always make things better.If a legacy codebase needs some love, you’re the kind of developer who isn’t afraid to dive in and make it better.
Before you dig in to what we’re looking for, consider that at Xcelirate, our success is built on a foundation of strong values that shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We don’t just focus on what gets done - we care just as much about how it gets done. Our quarterly performance reviews assess how our team operates with Ownership & Accountability, taking full responsibility for our work and following through with care and precision. We strive for Competence & Craftsmanship, ensuring high-quality execution and continuous improvement. And we believe in Collaboration & Respect, fostering a culture where clear communication, teamwork, and mutual trust drive success. These values guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy, and we seek team members who align with and embody them in their work. If you thrive in an environment where impact, integrity, and excellence matter, you’ll find a home at Xcelirate.
What will you be doing?
- Build and maintain complex PHP applications, with a strong focus on Symfony and modern frameworks.
- Work with cross-functional teams to turn requirements into efficient, well-structured solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code and fostering continuous improvement.
- Diagnose and fix complex software issues, delivering efficient, long-term solutions.
- Develop and integrate robust APIs to connect services and external systems.
- Prioritize performance, scalability, and reliability in software design and architecture.
- Implement security best practices to protect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to create smooth, seamless interactions between back-end and front-end systems.
- Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation, including technical specs and user guides.
- Develop and manage Docker containers to streamline development and deployment.
- Stay up to date with new tools and technologies, bringing in improvements to development workflows and software quality.
Requirements
What will you bring along?
- 5+ years of PHP experience, with deep expertise in Symfony and modern frameworks.
- Strong SQL skills, with hands-on experience in MySQL and other ANSI SQL dialects.
- Solid grasp of software design principles, including Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Experience working with Docker in both development and production, from container creation to management.
- Proficient in Git and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and automated deployments.
- Comfortable with asynchronous programming, distributed systems, and queue-based architectures for high-performance backend operations.
- Proven ability to build scalable, secure, and maintainable PHP applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills, capable of working independently and within teams.
- Clear communicator, both in writing and verbally, ensuring effective collaboration and documentation.
- Curious and proactive, always exploring new technologies and best practices.
- Strong time management, able to juggle multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities with ease.
- Based in Barcelona or willing to relocate
We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
How do we take care of our People?
- A gross annual salary of 70.000 €
- 💸 Highly Competitive Base Salary: Experience worry-free financial stability that reflects your contribution
- 🧘♀️ Wellbeing on us: Flexible allowance package of up to 30% on top of your gross salary for wellness, personal growth, and development
- 🎮 Award Winning Workplace: Access to our award-winning Barcelona office complete with games, fully stocked pantry and stunning balcony with city views
- 🏝 Exotic Retreats: Annual company retreats to exotic destinations for you, your partner and children
- ⚽️ FC Barcelona VIP Experience: Visit our VIP Box and watch FC Barcelona in La
- Liga and Champions League matches
- 💆 Stress Relief: In-office chair massages every week by our resident massage therapist
- 📖 Learning Opportunities: Maximise growth with an annual learning budget for personalised development and regular sessions hosted by peers and industry experts
- 🌏 Relocation Support: Seamless relocation package for a smooth transition of staff moving to Barcelona
- 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance with no copayment.
- 🍕 Delicious Meals: Indulge in daily catered breakfasts & lunches of your choice delivered to the office
- 💻 Top-notch Workstation: Equip yourself with an awesome MacBook, branded merchandise, and all the fixtures for the perfect workstation
- 👩💻 Global Co-Working Space: Access to a global network of co-working spaces
- 🗣 Language Lessons: Enhance language skills with weekly in-office business English classes and Spanish lessons, including optional one-on-one sessions
- 🎉 Events throughout the Year: Enjoy various exciting events from meals out, to music concerts and huge sporting events
At Xcelirate, we’re committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We pride ourselves in being an equal-opportunity workplace.