Php Lead

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership - Architect and develop scalable Fullstack applications using PHP (Laravel, Symfony, or similar) and modern JavaScript frameworks (Node, React, Vue.js, or Angular) . Drive end-to-end ownership of projects, from technical design through development, testing, and deployment. Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and documentation protocols. Team Management & Mentorship - Lead and mentor a team of backend and frontend developers. Conduct regular code reviews, performance evaluations, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Act as the go-to technical authority within the team and provide hands-on guidance for complex issues. Collaboration & Delivery - Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and QA teams to deliver robust and user-centric solutions. Participate in sprint planning, architecture discussions, and project estimations. Ensure projects are delivered on time with a focus on quality, scalability, and performance. DevOps & Quality - Drive automation in testing, build, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD). Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness. Work closely with DevOps/Infrastructure teams for deployments and monitoring in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Required Skills & Qualifications - 8+ years of hands-on experience in web application development. Expert-level proficiency in PHP with strong knowledge of frameworks like Laravel , Symfony , or CodeIgniter . Solid experience with JavaScript , HTML5 , CSS3 , and modern frameworks such as Node, React , Vue.js , or Angular . Strong database experience with MySQL , PostgreSQL , and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). Experience with RESTful API design, third-party integrations, and asynchronous communication. Strong understanding of Git , Docker , CI/CD , and cloud-based deployments. Proven track record of leading development teams and delivering high-quality software. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems . Familiarity with unit testing , integration testing , and automated QA pipelines . Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP, data encryption, etc.). Background in Agile/Scrum environments. Contributions to open-source projects or active GitHub profile.