PHP LEAD

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to spearhead our fullstack development initiatives, combining hands-on technical expertise in PHP and Vue.js with proven leadership capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to shape our technical architecture, mentor development teams, and drive the evolution of mission-critical emergency response technology. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable APIs, demonstrate hands-on expertise in SQL optimization across PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora environments, and establish coding standards while conducting comprehensive code reviews to ensure delivery of production-ready solutions.

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 5-10 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

• 12+ years of overall software development experience • 8-10+ 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