Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Backend Team Lead to guide our development team in building scalable, high-performance web applications using Laravel and PHP. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management responsibilities, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and architecture of backend systems using Laravel framework and PHP
• Establish and maintain coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members
• Make critical technical decisions regarding system architecture, database design, and third-party integrations
• Ensure application security, performance optimization, and scalability
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide problem-solving initiatives

Team Management

• Manage a team of 4 backend developers, providing guidance and career development support
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Frontend teams to define technical requirements
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture

Project Delivery

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality backend features and services
• Estimate project timelines and allocate resources effectively
• Coordinate with DevOps teams for deployment and infrastructure management
• Maintain technical documentation and system specifications
• Monitor application performance and implement improvements

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience
• 3+ years of extensive Laravel framework experience
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Proficiency with MySQL/PostgreSQL database design and optimization
• Experience with RESTful API development and third-party integrations
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest)
• Understanding of caching strategies (Redis)

Leadership Experience

• 2+ years of team leadership or senior mentorship experience
• Proven track record of managing development projects from conception to deployment
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization
• Familiarity with queue systems (Laravel Queues, Kafka)
• Understanding of DevOps practices 
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack)