Technical Architect/ Senior Tech Lead-PHP

Sr PHP Lead/Technical Architect (Full Stack with Expertise in PHP and Web Technologies)

Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Architect with a strong foundation in PHP and expertise in web technologies, including React. The ideal candidate has grown from a PHP development background, has full-stack development expertise, and demonstrates strong architectural capabilities. This role involves designing scalable, high-performance systems and mentoring teams in building state-of-the-art web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, robust, and high-performing web applications.
• Lead and participate in the development of full-stack solutions using PHP, React, and other modern technologies.
• Develop and optimize APIs, web services, and reusable components.
• Provide technical leadership in defining architecture, best practices, and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, provide technical solutions, and implement projects.
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation processes.
• Optimize web performance through load balancers, CDNs, caching tools, and front-end optimization techniques.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, version control, and proper documentation.
• Conduct regular code reviews and mentor team members on best practices.

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications:

• 9+ years of experience in product development with PHP and SQL. Additional experience with C#, Java, Perl, Python, or Ruby is a plus.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience with PHP frameworks such as Laminas (MVC 3.7) and Symfony (6.0.4).
• Proven expertise in web technologies, including React, and proficiency in front-end development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservices.
• Experience in building, deploying, and maintaining websites and applications, with a focus on high-availability and performance.
• Strong knowledge of database design, web server configuration, and integration.
• Experience with modern version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools for automated deployments.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, including artifact management and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Deep understanding of PHP and its associated libraries and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to architect high-performance systems leveraging caching tools, CDNs, and load balancers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of front-end optimization techniques and performance improvement tools.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Education:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, lead a talented team, and drive architectural excellence in web technologies.