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PHP + Laravel Backend Tech Lead (f/m/d) Responsibilities Actively contribute, mentor, and provide technical coaching to a PHP + Laravel Backend Development Team on product development and maintenance activities.
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and web applications using PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, GraphQL, and Microsoft SQL Server for database modelling and design.
Implement GraphQL for efficient data querying and manipulation.
Write well-structured, testable, and efficient code.
Apply both AI-Augmented (using AI tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, etc. to accelerate, enhance, and automate parts of the development lifecycle) and AI-Agentic (AI agents to plan, write, test, and integrate code) software development approaches.
Ensure high-quality, maintainable code with strong automated unit test coverage using PHPUnit.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and UX/UI Designers.
Work with cross-functional teams to embed DevOps practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Utilise Jira and GitLab for streamlined project tracking, version control, and collaboration.
Apply Agile development methodology to deliver iterative, high-quality software solutions.
Skills & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience with PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, GraphQL, and SQL.
Proficiency in database modelling and design (Microsoft SQL Server).
Experience with automated unit testing using PHPUnit.
Strong familiarity with DevOps approaches and CI/CD processes.
Proficiency with both AI-Augmented and AI-Agentic development approaches.
Experience using tools like Jira and GitLab.
Proficiency in Agile development methodology and collaborative team environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and clear communication abilities.
Fluent in both spoken and written English.
Technologies & Tools PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, GraphQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PHPUnit, Jira, GitLab, AI development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, etc.), CI/CD, Agile.