Lead PHP Developer - Tebex

at  Overwolf

We’re looking for a valiant Lead PHP Developer to lead their own party of fearless developers into the depths of our codebase. This glorious quest is set to become a key part of our development team’s saga, and the bards will tell your tale for centuries.
As a Lead PHP Developer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our technical landscape, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to our mission of empowering in-game creators.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• 4+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, with a deep understanding of development approaches and design patterns
• Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior developers
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
• Proficiency in automated testing (PHPUnit, feature tests, etc.)
• Experience with code reviews, technical discussions, and team leadership
• Strong attention to detail and excellent planning skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong, unwavering spirit, able to resist the tempting whispers of cursed rings

THIS ROLE IS A REMOTE-FIRST POSITION, OPEN TO UK RESIDENTS ONLY.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• 4+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, with a deep understanding of development approaches and design patterns
• Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior developers
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
• Proficiency in automated testing (PHPUnit, feature tests, etc.)
• Experience with code reviews, technical discussions, and team leadership
• Strong attention to detail and excellent planning skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong, unwavering spirit, able to resist the tempting whispers of cursed rings.

In this role, you will:

• Develop robust PHP code to build new features and improve existing ones
• Hire, mentor and guide junior developers, providing code reviews and technical guidance
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to the development of our codebase
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and solve complex problems
• Take ownership of a specific area of our codebase and lead a small team of developers
• Destroy the cursed PHP ring in the depths of Mount Tebex