Technical Lead – PHP Fullstack

We are seeking a Technical Lead – PHP Fullstack with 8+ years of hands-on experience in web application development to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable systems. This is a high-impact, leadership role that combines strategic thinking with deep technical execution. You will guide a team of developers, shape technical direction, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership
• Architect and develop scalable Fullstack applications using PHP (Laravel, Symfony, or similar) and modern JavaScript frameworks (Node, React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Drive end-to-end ownership of projects, from technical design through development, testing, and deployment.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and documentation protocols.

Team Management & Mentorship
• Lead and mentor a team of backend and frontend developers.
• Conduct regular code reviews, performance evaluations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Act as the go-to technical authority within the team and provide hands-on guidance for complex issues.

Collaboration & Delivery
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and QA teams to deliver robust and user-centric solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning, architecture discussions, and project estimations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time with a focus on quality, scalability, and performance.

DevOps & Quality
• Drive automation in testing, build, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness.
• Work closely with DevOps/Infrastructure teams for deployments and monitoring in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Required Skills & Qualifications
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in web application development.
• Expert-level proficiency in PHP with strong knowledge of frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Solid experience with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks such as Node, React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Strong database experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with RESTful API design, third-party integrations, and asynchronous communication.
• Strong understanding of Git, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud-based deployments.
• Proven track record of leading development teams and delivering high-quality software.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and automated QA pipelines.
• Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP, data encryption, etc.).
• Background in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active GitHub profile.