Lead Php Developer

Lead Php Developer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Lead PHP Developer
Location: Portugal (candidates must be based in Portugal)Contract Type: Contract
Availability: Immediate start preferred (maximum 1-month notice)Overview
We are working with a
- established
- driven organisation that is scaling several
- term digital platforms. They are looking for four experienced Lead PHP Developers to take ownership of backend development, technical
- making, and mentoring within
- functional teams. You will play a key role in building and maintaining
- performance, scalable applications using modern PHP standards and frameworks, while working closely with product, design, and engineering stakeholders. Key Responsibilities
Lead backend development using modern PHP standards
Design, build, and maintain scalable and maintainable applications
Act as a technical point of contact within the team
Review code and promote best practices across the engineering team
Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and UX teams
Contribute to architectural decisions and system improvements
Required Skills & Experience7+ years of professional experience with PHPStrong
- on experience with PHP 8Solid experience with Symfony (core framework)Experience with Laravel (built on Symfony components)Strong database experience with MSSQL / T-SQLProven experience in a senior or
- level role
Nice to Have
Experience with Docker
Experience with Elastic
Search
Experience with Redis
Exposure to Azure Cloud
Good understanding of UI/UX principles and guidelines
Rates
Hourly rates are flexible and will be discussed based on experience.