Symfony Development for Enterprise PHP Applications
Create scalable, maintainable PHP systems with modular components, automated testing, and proven patterns.
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Build maintainable PHP applications with proven architecture
Enterprise PHP applications need structure that prevents technical debt as teams and features grow. Symfony provides modular components, comprehensive testing tools, and architectural patterns that maintain code quality under pressure. Our teams work with CTOs managing PHP applications where inconsistent structure creates deployment risk and slows feature velocity.
Our capabilities include:
- Modular component architecture
- Automated testing with PHPUnit
- API-first design for headless backends
- Legacy PHP modernization
- Performance optimization and caching
- CI/CD pipelines with quality checks
Who we support
We work with development teams where PHP applications have outgrown ad-hoc structure and need framework discipline to maintain velocity as complexity increases.
SaaS Companies Scaling PHP Products
Your PHP application serves thousands of users but deployment anxiety is real. Code changes ripple unpredictably, testing is manual, and new developers take months to contribute safely.
Enterprises Modernizing Legacy PHP
You maintain business-critical PHP applications built before frameworks existed. Technical debt compounds with each feature request, and finding developers willing to work in the codebase gets harder.
Agencies Managing Multiple PHP Projects
You build custom PHP apps, but inconsistent project architecture creates maintenance nightmares. Each codebase needs unique expertise, and switching projects kills productivity.
Ways to engage
We offer a wide range of engagement models to meet our clients’ needs. From hourly consultation to fully managed solutions, our engagement models are designed to be flexible and customizable.
Staff Augmentation
Get access to on-demand product and engineering team talent that gives your company the flexibility to scale up and down as business needs ebb and flow.
Retainer Services
Retainers are perfect for companies that have a fully built product in maintenance mode. We'll give you peace of mind by keeping your software running, secure, and up to date.
Project Engagement
Project-based contracts that can range from small-scale audit and strategy sessions to more intricate replatforming or build from scratch initiatives.
We'll spec out a custom engagement model for you
Invested in creating success and defining new standards
At Curotec, we do more than deliver cutting-edge solutions — we build lasting partnerships. It’s the trust and collaboration we foster with our clients that make CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs consistently choose Curotec as their go-to partner.
Why choose Curotec for Symfony development?
Our approach reflects PHP development realities. Frameworks impose structure that teams must adopt completely or not at all. We integrate engineers who understand Symfony’s conventions and can refactor existing code without breaking production. Your applications get architectural consistency that reduces deployment risk and accelerates feature delivery.
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Extraordinary people, exceptional outcomes
Our outstanding team represents our greatest asset. With business acumen, we translate objectives into solutions. Intellectual agility drives efficient software development problem-solving. Superior communication ensures seamless teamwork integration.
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Deep technical expertise
We don’t claim to be experts in every framework and language. Instead, we focus on the tech ecosystems in which we excel, selecting engagements that align with our competencies for optimal results. Moreover, we offer pre-developed components and scaffolding to save you time and money.
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Balancing innovation with practicality
We stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, avoiding the hype of every new technology fad. Focusing on innovations with real commercial potential, we guide you through the ever-changing tech landscape, helping you embrace proven technologies and cutting-edge advancements.
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Flexibility in our approach
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to meet your specific needs. Whether you prefer our end-to-end project delivery, embedding our experts within your teams, or consulting and retainer options, we have a solution designed to suit you.
Our Symfony development approach
Doctrine ORM Integration
Security and Authentication
Form Handling and Validation
Event-Driven Architecture
Console Command Development
Multilingual Application Support
Tools & technologies for Symfony applications
PHP Frameworks & Components
Our engineers use Symfony bundles and PHP packages to enhance the framework without adding unnecessary complexity or maintenance.
- Symfony Bundles — Pre-built components for authentication, API development, admin panels, and workflow automation that integrate directly with Symfony’s architecture
- Composer Package Manager — Dependency management for PHP libraries with version control, autoloading, and conflict resolution across project requirements
- Twig Templating Engine — Template rendering system with inheritance, filters, and security features that separate presentation logic from business code
- Monolog Logging — Structured logging framework for error tracking, debugging, and audit trails with multiple output handlers and severity levels
- Symfony Flex — Recipe-based package configuration that automates bundle setup and reduces manual configuration steps during package installation
- PHP-FIG Standards (PSR) — Coding standards and interfaces for autoloading, logging, HTTP messaging, and caching that ensure framework interoperability
Database & ORM Tools
Curotec sets up database and ORM tools for complex queries and data integrity at scale.
- Doctrine ORM — Object-relational mapping framework with entity management, query builder, and migrations for database schema versioning and data modeling
- MySQL & PostgreSQL — Relational databases with transaction support, indexing strategies, and replication capabilities for high-availability data storage
- Doctrine Migrations — Version-controlled database schema changes with rollback capabilities and automated deployment integration for safe production updates
- Redis — In-memory data store for caching, session management, and queue processing that reduces database load and improves response times
- Doctrine Query Language (DQL) — Object-oriented query syntax that abstracts SQL while maintaining performance optimization and complex join capabilities
- MongoDB with Doctrine ODM — Document database integration for flexible schema requirements and high-volume data operations requiring non-relational storage
Testing & Quality Assurance
Testing frameworks and code analysis tools find issues pre-deployment and ensure consistent code standards.
- PHPUnit — Unit testing framework with assertions, mock objects, and code coverage analysis for verifying individual component functionality
- Symfony Functional Tests — Integration testing tools that simulate HTTP requests and verify application behavior across multiple components and routes
- PHPStan & Psalm — Static analysis tools that detect type errors, undefined variables, and logic issues before runtime execution
- PHP_CodeSniffer — Code style checker that enforces PSR standards and custom coding conventions across development teams
- Behat — Behavior-driven development framework for writing human-readable acceptance tests that verify business requirements
- Codeception — Full-stack testing platform combining unit, functional, and acceptance tests with browser automation capabilities
Development & Debugging Tools
Our developers use profiling and debugging tools to quickly identify and resolve performance issues during development.
- Symfony Profiler — Performance analysis toolbar showing database queries, rendering times, memory usage, and request details during development
- Xdebug — Step-through debugging extension with breakpoints, variable inspection, and stack trace analysis for troubleshooting complex logic
- Blackfire.io — Production profiling platform that identifies performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and optimization opportunities in live environments
- Symfony VarDumper — Enhanced variable inspection tool with formatted output, depth control, and better readability than native PHP debugging
- Monolog Debug Handler — Development logging configuration with detailed error context, request information, and debugging data aggregation
- Symfony Debug Bundle — Development utilities including exception handling, error pages, and diagnostic information for faster issue resolution
Deployment & Infrastructure
Deployment platforms and container orchestration automatically handle releases and maintain application availability during updates.
- Docker & Docker Compose — Container orchestration for consistent development and production environments with isolated dependencies and reproducible deployments
- Kubernetes — Container management platform with auto-scaling, load balancing, and rolling updates for high-availability Symfony applications
- GitHub Actions & GitLab CI — Automated deployment pipelines with testing, building, and release workflows triggered by code commits
- Ansible & Terraform — Infrastructure automation tools for server provisioning, configuration management, and environment setup across multiple servers
- Nginx & Apache — Web servers with PHP-FPM integration, reverse proxy capabilities, and SSL termination for production Symfony deployments
- AWS & Google Cloud Platform — Cloud hosting services with managed databases, load balancers, and CDN integration for scalable application infrastructure
API & Integration Tools
API frameworks and integration middleware use standard protocols to connect Symfony applications with external and frontend services.
- API Platform — REST and GraphQL API framework built on Symfony with automatic documentation, validation, and hypermedia support
- Symfony Serializer — Data transformation component for converting objects to JSON, XML, and other formats with normalization and denormalization
- Guzzle HTTP Client — PHP library for making HTTP requests to external APIs with middleware support, authentication, and error handling
- RabbitMQ & Symfony Messenger — Message queue integration for asynchronous processing, event-driven architecture, and decoupled service communication
- OAuth2 Server Bundle — Authentication server implementation for securing APIs with token-based access control and third-party authorization
- Symfony HttpClient — Built-in HTTP client with async requests, streaming support, and integration with Symfony’s caching and profiling tools
FAQs about our Symfony development services
How long does a legacy PHP to Symfony migration take?
Migration timelines depend on codebase size and complexity, typically 3-6 months for mid-sized applications. We migrate incrementally using Symfony components alongside existing code, maintaining production stability throughout the process.
Can Symfony handle high-traffic applications?
Migration timelines depend on codebase size and complexity, typically 3-6 months for mid-sized applications. We migrate incrementally using Symfony components alongside existing code, maintaining production stability throughout the process.
How quickly do your developers integrate with our team?
Our Symfony engineers typically contribute production code within the first week. They’re familiar with common architectural patterns, testing practices, and deployment workflows that match enterprise PHP development standards.
What if we need to scale beyond Symfony?
Symfony’s component architecture allows selective replacement without full rewrites. Most scaling challenges resolve through infrastructure optimization, caching strategies, and architectural improvements rather than framework limitations.
Do you provide ongoing support after development?
We offer flexible engagement models including staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and retainer arrangements. Our engineers can maintain existing Symfony applications or augment your team for new feature development.
How do you ensure code quality across developers?
We enforce automated testing requirements, static analysis checks, and code review processes in CI/CD pipelines. PHPStan, PHP_CodeSniffer, and mandatory test coverage prevent quality degradation as teams grow.
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