We are looking for PHP Developer & Technical Architect
- Employment Type : Full Time / Part Time
- Positions : 2
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced PHP Developer to take on a hybrid role as a technical architect and team lead. In this on-site position, you will design and implement scalable, high-performance web applications in PHP while guiding a small team of developers. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of PHP development experience , a strong grasp of software architecture principles, and proven leadership skills. You’ll be hands-on with coding and code reviews, yet also responsible for high-level system design and mentoring others. This role offers a mix of coding, architectural strategy, and people-management in a dynamic development environment.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design : Lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable PHP-Laravel- based systems. Ensure system architecture meets performance, security, and reliability standards.Hands-On Development : Write clean, well-documented PHP code and review code written by others. Build new features and refactor existing components as needed.Team Leadership : Mentor and lead a small team of developers. Establish coding standards and best practices (e.g. code reviews, testing). Provide technical guidance and help solve complex problems.Collaboration : Work closely with non-technical stakeholders including executive management, administrative staff, and teachers as well as technical team and translate business requirements into technical solutions.Platform Operations : Manage day-to-day platform operations including account setups, credentials handling, third-party integrations, environment configuration, and ensuring platform stability, security, and documentation.Best Practices : Implement and enforce best practices in software development (version control, CI / CD pipelines, agile methodologies). Stay current with PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Symfony) and emerging technologies.Project Oversight : Participate in all stages of the development lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, implementation, deployment). Track progress and communicate status and risks to management.Project management : Oversee task planning and execution in ClickUp, including task assignment, effort estimation, setting milestones, ensuring progress, managing deliverables, and ensuring timely project completion.Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience : 5–8 years of professional PHP development experience. Strong portfolio of PHP projects or products.Architecture & Design : Proven ability to architect scalable, high-performance web applications and systems. Experience applying design patterns and best practices for large codebases.Leadership : Experience leading or mentoring other developers, conducting code reviews, and driving team collaboration. Strong communication and organizational skills.Tools : Proficient with version control systems (Git), testing methodologies, and experience with build / deployment tools (Docker, Jenkins, etc.). Comfortable working in Linux environments and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).Education & Thinking : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred) or equivalent practical experience. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience (beyond 8 years) or formal experience as a software architect or technical lead.Familiarity with modern DevOps practices (automated CI / CD pipelines, container orchestration).Experience with NoSQL / datastore technologies (Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) or message brokers.Exposure to front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Vue) and full-stack development.Certifications in PHP or cloud platforms.Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.).Apply Now
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and seize the opportunity to join our team by submitting your application below.
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