Senior PHP Developer | Kaunas (Cybersecurity tools)

Mediatech
As one of the fastest-growing digital publishing houses in the world, Mediatech combines digital, tech, and content competencies to simplify complex information and make it accessible to everyone. Since launching Cybernews in 2019, expanding into Wellnesspulse, and creating a financial insights platform Investorsobserver, we have grown to a team of 300 in-house experts and over 200 global contributors.
Development team
Our developer team combines its expertise and each member has their own twist on specific areas. Our team is open-minded and willing to learn along the way as well.
You
We are looking for a skilled PHP developer, well-versed in both Laravel and Symfony, with a keen interest in cybersecurity and a problem-solving mindset. You should be eager to build and maintain secure, high-performance applications and develop tools that support security research. If you're passionate about coding and enhancing digital defenses, this role is for you.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Develop and maintain web applications using Laravel and Symfony, integrating APIs and front-end technologies for internal use
• Support the InfoSec research team by building and optimizing automation and investigation tools
• Collaborate with security researchers to enhance internal tools and analyze data gathered from cybersecurity research
• Optimize backend performance, ensure clean, secure code, and contribute to system security improvements
• Stay up to date with PHP best practices, emerging cybersecurity trends, and proactively implement improvements

WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE

• Strong experience with PHP 8 ( Laravel and Symfony), SQL, and RESTful APIs
• Understanding of front-end technologies, templating engines, and tools
• Experience working with SQL and collaboration with Big Data teams
• Familiarity with security principles and best practices in web development
• Ability to develop and integrate tools that support cybersecurity research and automation
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with security experts

AT MEDIATECH YOU WILL GET

• Paid sick days and private health insurance that includes dental, vision, health checks, and 80% coverage for 25 psychotherapy sessions
• Access to premium mental health apps, onsite workouts, and gym membership support — all available during parental leave too
• Learning budget for courses, conferences, and books — your growth is always backed
• Extra days off, thoughtful gifts, and bonuses to celebrate life’s milestones like birthdays, weddings, and new arrivals
• Pet-friendly, centrally located office with game zones, healthy snacks, and cozy spaces to unwind
• Fun company events, fitness challenges, and team-building activities that actually connect people
• Additional vacation days the longer you stay — because recharging is essential

GROSS SALARY

• 5460 – 6290 EUR Gross/month. Keep in mind that we are open to discuss a different salary based on your skills and competencies.