Software Engineering Tech Lead (PHP Backend)
166662
Desired skills:
Tech Lead, PHP, Contract
Hybrid: 2 days/week onsite
Reperio has partnered with a company who are looking for an experienced PHP Backend Tech Lead for a 1-year contract. You'll lead the design and build of their real-time availability engine and integrations. This is a technical leadership role - no people management, just deep hands-on architecture and delivery.
Responsibilities:
* Own technical direction and system architecture
* Develop scalable backend services in PHP and Symfony
* Ensure solutions meet business needs
* Review code, mentor developers, and guide best practices
* Coordinate with offshore and cross-team stakeholders
* Improve code quality, testing, and CI/CD processes
Requirements:
* 6+ years in software development with technical ownership
* Expert in PHP (7 or 8) and Symfony (or similar framework)
* Strong experience with REST/SOAP APIs
* Solid database design and performance skills
* Familiar with async processing, containers, and cloud environments
* Skilled in automated testing and CI/CD
* Strong grasp of clean architecture, design patterns, and SOLID principles
* Clear communicator, comfortable across teams and time zones
* Availability engines or real-time data experience
* OTA XML/JSON knowledge
* Integrations with booking or hospitality systems
* Domain-Driven Design (DDD) experience
* Symfony/PHP certifications
Additional Information
Immediate interviews with prompt start date available.
Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland without restrictions.
For more information, please contact Scott Hool in confidence.
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