Talent Hunter is an IT and Telecom Recruitment Company ensuring the best professional opportunities for talents in the high-tech industry and providing quick and cost-effective solutions to client companies seeking the best talent for their business.

We are looking for a responsible PHP Team Leader with a strong technical understanding of PHP development.

Our client looking for an experienced and driven Team Leader to guide and grow our Backend

Development team.

Role Overview:

• As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing backend technical design, ensuring high code quality, mentoring team members, and driving the successful delivery of backend services and features.
• Guide the team in the application of Domain Driven Design, object-oriented programming, and best practices in PHP development.
• Ensure high-quality and scalable RESTful API development using frameworks like Symfony or Laravel.
• Drive backend architecture decisions, ensuring maintainability, security, and performance.

Team & Project Management

• Organize, delegate, and oversee development tasks, ensuring timely delivery aligned with sprint goals.
• Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, and QA teams to align backend delivery with business needs.
• Conduct regular code reviews and technical sessions to promote learning and improvement.

Mentorship & Coaching

• Mentor team members in areas of clean coding, architectural patterns, performance optimization, and modern development practices.
• Identify growth opportunities and support personal development plans.

Process Improvement

• Encourage Agile principles and promote efficient workflows using continuous
• integration pipelines and version control strategies (Git).
• Continuously improve backend development practices, toolchains, and
• technologies used within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.

Strong expertise in:

• PHP, with deep understanding of Symfony or Laravel
• SQL databases like MySQL/MariaDB
• Message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ)
• Containerization (e.g., Docker), scripting, and CI/CD workflows
• Linux environments (Debian/Ubuntu)
• Solid understanding of security practices and modern backend architecture
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and team planning tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

The following will be considered as an advantage:

• Knowledge in Python and or Go is considered as an advantage
• Familiarity with the Networking protocols
• Any Front-end technology is considered as a serious advantage

We offer:

• Attractive compensation package;
• Career and Development – worldwide career opportunities, access to a high-tech Engineering Lab;
• Work That Fits Your Life- possibility to work from home, transition support through life events.
• Wellness and Health Programs;
• Additional Health Insurance with Dentist (Luxury package);
• Certification and Training Programs;
• Performers Bonus Scheme;
• Food Stamps (extra money to the salary for food);
• Extra Days Paid Leave;
• Secured Parking Space;
• Exciting Workplace Experience;

Please send your recent CV stating the position title in the subject line and we will contact you if you have the required skill set!

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