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Job Title: Lead PHP Developer / Technical Lead
Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working)
About the Role
Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company based in Exeter, is looking for a Lead PHP Developer / Technical Lead to join their development team. This role is a blend of technical leadership and hands-on development, with a primary focus on mentoring developers, managing projects, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
While PHP expertise is essential, the role is more focused on leading a team, making architectural decisions, conducting code reviews, and driving best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align development efforts with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, mentor, and support a team of PHP developers, providing coaching and guidance.
2. Oversee technical decisions, architecture, and best practices.
3. Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
4. Collaborate with product, QA, and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
5. Manage development timelines, resource allocation, and identify potential blockers.
6. Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and system scalability.
7. Support AWS deployments and cloud infrastructure management.
About You
1. Strong PHP development background, with experience in frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or Yii.
2. Proven leadership experience in a technical role, ideally within a SaaS environment.
3. Experience with AWS, Docker, Git, and MySQL.
4. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
5. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
6. Experience with Node.js or other backend technologies.
7. Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Vue.js or Angular.
8. Exposure to Firebase or real-time services.
What’s on Offer?
1. A leadership role in a fast-growing SaaS company.
2. Competitive salary and benefits.
3. Hybrid working flexibility.
4. Opportunities to shape the technical direction of the team.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Software Development
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