Lead Backend Architect
We are seeking a seasoned Lead Backend Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the technical vision and strategy of our core backend systems, ensuring alignment with business priorities. They will own solution design and architecture across distributed systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams and offshore partners, and champion code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive technical roadmap aligned with business objectives.
2. Lead solution design and architecture across multiple backend systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project delivery and ensure timely completion.
4. Champion code quality and best practices, enforcing coding standards and architectural guidelines.
5. Mentor engineers through code reviews, solutioning, and best practices, promoting knowledge sharing and growth.
6. Represent the team in technical planning and discussions, providing expert guidance and input.
7. Drive continuous improvement in delivery workflows and technical standards, staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
1. 6+ years of experience in backend development with PHP 7/8, preferably with Symfony or similar modern frameworks.
2. 2+ years' exposure in a technical lead or domain ownership capacity, demonstrating leadership skills and strategic thinking.
3. Strong experience with relational database modeling, performance tuning (e.g., MySQL), and scalable architecture.
4. Deep understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, clean coding practices, and SOLID principles, design patterns, and architecture best practices.
5. Familiarity with asynchronous processing, messaging queues, containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps tooling (Docker, GitLab).
6. Strong grasp of software design principles, architecture patterns, and agile methodologies.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the company's growth
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance