Tech Lead - PHP/Laravel

Role & responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Lead the

  architecture, design, and development

  of complex, scalable backend systems using

  Laravel and Lumen frameworks

  .
• Define and enforce

  coding standards, architecture principles

  , and

  best practices

  across the backend team.
• Architect and implement

  modular, reusable APIs

  with strong security, performance, and scalability considerations.
• Review existing systems and recommend improvements in

  microservices architecture, caching, and API versioning

  .
• Collaborate with solution architects and DevOps engineers to align with overall platform strategy and CI/CD pipelines.

Team Management & Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor a team of

  3-6 backend developers

  , ensuring technical excellence and professional growth.
• Conduct regular

  code reviews

  , provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to quality and performance standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee sprint deliverables in collaboration with the Scrum Master or Product Owner.
• Foster a culture of

  continuous improvement

  , automation, and proactive problem-solving within the team.

Development & Delivery:

• Oversee the development of

  high-quality web applications

  and

  RESTful APIs

  ensuring modularity and maintainability.
• Ensure smooth integration of

  frontend (ReactJS) components

  with backend services.
• Conduct

  unit, integration, and load testing

  , ensuring production-grade reliability.
• Collaborate closely with

  frontend, DevOps, and QA

  teams for smooth end-to-end delivery.
• Maintain detailed

  API documentation

  using Postman or Swagger for internal and external consumption.

Process & Governance:

• Manage

  Git-based workflows

  (branching, merging, release tagging) and promote effective version control practices.
• Participate in

  architecture reviews, sprint ceremonies

  , and technical planning sessions.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring adherence to

  security, compliance (ISO 27001)

  , and performance standards.

Experience & Skills:

• 6+ years

  of commercial experience in backend development, with at least

  2+ years in a lead or senior capacity

  .
• Strong expertise in

  PHP (Laravel, Lumen)

  and

  JavaScript (NodeJS)

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB

  .
• Proven experience in

  RESTful API design

  ,

  GraphQL

  , and

  microservice communication patterns

  .
• Proficiency with

  Git

  and

  CI/CD pipelines

  .
• Familiarity with

  containerization (Docker)

  and

  cloud deployment

  (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience working in

  Agile/Scrum

  environments.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience designing

  multi-tenant SaaS

  or

  white-label solutions

  .
• Exposure to

  No-Code/Low-Code

  platforms or integration frameworks.
• Understanding of

  API Gateway

  and

  message queue systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

  .
• Experience implementing

  automated testing pipelines

  and

  performance monitoring tools

  .