CLIENT:

Our client is a rapidly growing, self-sufficient start-up at the forefront of transforming the leisure and hospitality industry through innovative technology solutions.
Their mission is to streamline and elevate the booking experience for businesses and consumers alike. With a dynamic and collaborative culture, they are driven by a passion for excellence and are currently processing more than £100m worth of bookings each year.
As they continue to expand their footprint, they are seeking an exceptional Tech Lead PHP Developer to play a pivotal role in managing the offshore software team and growing a small software team onshore. All whilst shaping the future of their cutting-edge products.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a PHP Developer, with a track record of successfully leading development teams.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and related technologies.
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles, and best practices.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React) and integration with back-end services.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and inspire the development team.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £70,000.00-£85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC4R 9AN
Reference ID: TLBK

• Build, lead and mentor a small team of PHP developers fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Initially manage a handful of offshore remote developers whilst the inhouse team grows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable PHP-based applications.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the team’s skills and keep our technology stack up-to-date.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, collaborating with the support team when necessary.