PHP Leadership Role
As a PHP leader, you will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of a core backend domain. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and offshore engineering partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the technical direction of a core backend domain
* Develop solution designs and architectures across distributed backend systems
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and offshore engineering partners
* Champion code quality, scalability, and maintainability
* Guide engineers through code reviews, solutioning, and best practices
* Represent your domain in cross-team technical planning and discussions
* Drive continuous improvement in delivery workflows and technical standards
Requirements:
* 6+ years of backend development experience with PHP 7/8
* 2+ years' experience in a technical lead or domain ownership capacity
* Strong experience with modern PHP frameworks
* Deep understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, scalable architecture, and clean coding practices
* Skilled in relational database modeling and performance tuning (MySQL)
* Familiar with asynchronous processing, messaging queues, and containerized environments
* Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps tooling
* Strong grasp of SOLID principles, design patterns, and architecture best practices
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PHP development and experience in leading technical teams. They should also be familiar with modern PHP frameworks, REST/SOAP APIs, and scalable architecture. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.