Principal Engineer

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Position Overview

Principal Engineer LAMP Stack

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure the adoption of emerging tools and best practices all while staying close to the code when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade PHP applications.
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems.
• Drive architectural discussions, solution design, and technology strategy.

• Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with Product, DevOps, QA, and other teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Manage project timelines, technical risk assessment, and resource allocation.
• Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and agile practices to accelerate delivery.

• Technical Excellence

• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure performance optimization.
• Evaluate, adopt, and integrate emerging frameworks, libraries, and tools.
• Ensure security compliance, data integrity, and system reliability.

• Innovation & Mentorship

• Explore AI tools, automation frameworks, and advanced architectures to enhance productivity.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering continuous learning and innovation.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Strong hands-on expertise in PHP (Core PHP, Laravel, Symfony, or equivalent).
• Solid experience in RESTful API design and development.
• Deep understanding of OOP, Design Patterns, and MVC architecture.
• Proven experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
• Expertise in performance optimization, scalability, and security best practices.

Good to Have:

• Exposure to AI/ML toolkits, APIs, or integration with generative AI.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Bonus Points:

• Strong capability in solutioning and architectural design.
• Experience leading enterprise-level digital transformation projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of Node.js, React, or other modern tech stacks.
• Cloud or DevOps certifications.