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Lead PHP Developer

Uneek Global

Exeter

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

12 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Lead PHP Developer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role blends technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on mentoring developers and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You'll oversee architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, and drive best practices while collaborating with product and design teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the technical direction of a fast-growing SaaS company that values innovation and offers hybrid working flexibility. If you are passionate about leading teams and delivering exceptional software solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Opportunities for career growth

Strong PHP development background with leadership experience.
Proven skills in AWS, Docker, and team mentoring.

Lead and mentor a team of PHP developers to ensure high-quality delivery.
Oversee technical decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

PHP

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

AWS

Docker

MySQL

Node.js

Frontend frameworks (Vue.js, Angular)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Laravel

Symfony

Yii

Git

This range is provided by Uneek Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

Lead, mentor, and support a team of PHP developers, providing coaching and guidance.
Oversee technical decisions, architecture, and best practices.
Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Collaborate with product, QA, and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
Manage development timelines, resource allocation, and identify potential blockers.
Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and system scalability.
Support AWS deployments and cloud infrastructure management.

About You

Strong PHP development background, with experience in frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or Yii.
Proven leadership experience in a technical role, ideally within a SaaS environment.
Experience with AWS, Docker, Git, and MySQL.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with Node.js or other backend technologies.
Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Vue.js or Angular.
Exposure to Firebase or real-time services.

What’s on Offer?

A leadership role in a fast-growing SaaS company.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Hybrid working flexibility.
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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