Lead PHP Developer-Hyderabad-Immediate

Role & responsibilities

Role Overview

Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance modules and

  APIs

• Architect robust solutions utilizing

  PHP (Yii framework), Vue.js, CSS, HTML, and JavaScript

• Demonstrate advanced expertise in SQL development and optimization across PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora environments 
• Execute comprehensive query optimization and database performance tuning initiatives 
• Design and implement efficient data access patterns and database architectures
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies
• Drive technical decision-making for feature development, system enhancements, and infrastructure improvements
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and ensure delivery of production-ready solutions

Team Management & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor a team of 4-6 fullstack developers

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance development culture
• Provide technical guidance and professional development opportunities for team members
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including

  Product, QA, and DevOps

Product Development

• Drive core product development from conception to deployment
• Manage critical issue resolution and system maintenance
• Build reusable code libraries and establish development frameworks
• Ensure optimal application performance, security, and scalability
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Process & Quality Assurance

• Implement and optimize Agile development methodologies
• Drive technical project planning and delivery timelines
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and knowledge management
• Monitor system performance and implement proactive improvements

Required Qualifications

Experience & Background

• 10+ years

  of overall software development experience

• 6+ years

  of hands-on experience with

  PHP, preferably using Yii framework or similar MVC frameworks

• 3+ years

  of technical leadership or team lead experience
• Proven track record in fullstack development with significant contributions to web and backend systems

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level proficiency

  in

  Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), PHP, and JavaScript

• Advanced experience

  with

  Vue.js (Vue 2/3, Vuex, Vue Router) and modern frontend development practices

• Deep understanding

  of SQL and database design principles

• Production experience

  with PostgreSQL and complex database operations

• Proficient

  in version control systems (Git/GitHub) and collaborative development workflows

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and drive project deliveries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project lifecycle management
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive reporting and analytics experience

  with complex data visualization and dashboard development 

• Proven experience working with large datasets

  (millions of records) and optimizing query performance 

• Advanced SQL expertise

  including complex joins, stored procedures, window functions, and query optimization 

• Experience with reporting services

  such as SSRS, Crystal Reports, Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools