Lead PHP Developer

Job Overview
As a Lead PHP Developer, you will be responsible for leading a team of junior to mid-level developers while developing and optimizing our core platform. You will collaborate closely with other developers, our CTO, and stakeholders to design and implement complex features, ensuring top-notch performance, security, and scalability.

You will be the technical leader driving best practices, conducting code reviews, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality code.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of junior to mid-level developers in the design, development, and deployment of Storagely's PHP v8.3 applications.
• Collaborate with the CTO to design scalable solutions and contribute to the overall software architecture.
• Develop complex features with Laravel, working with mid to large-scale data sets, ensuring the application is scalable and efficient.
• Perform code reviews, enforce best coding practices, and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Manage the deployment and infrastructure operations.
• Build and maintain REST API endpoints and ensure the scalability and security of API services.
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and coverage.
• Refactor legacy code and run stable database migrations while minimizing downtime and disruption.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all features are implemented securely and meet operational requirements.
• Ensure strong application and operational security practices are followed during development and deployment.
• Maintain a Git branching strategies with developers, utilizing best practices for branching and merging.
• Optimize performance and scalability of the applications and databases for large data sets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PHP development experience, with a strong emphasis on the Laravel framework.
• Strong understanding of the HTTP request/response cycle and its role in web application architecture.
• Experience with PHP-FPM v8.3, Nginx, and MySQL v8 in production environments.
• Proven experience in leading teams and mentoring developers, with the ability to manage code quality and team productivity.
• Knowledge of building and maintaining REST API endpoints.
• Strong understanding of unit testing frameworks and best practices.
• Experience in refactoring logic and managing stable database migrations.
• Strong understanding of Git and Git branching strategies.
• Experience working with mid to large-scale data sets, including data optimization and querying for performance.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining operational and application security best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• U.S.-based candidates only, with remote work allowed. Hybrid work is preferred for candidates based in Houston, Texas or Winston-Salem, North Carolina

If you are passionate about web development and eager to contribute to exciting projects, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• PHP: 3 years (Required)
• Git: 3 years (Required)
• APIs: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX