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 well-established technology-driven organisation that is scaling several long-term digital platforms. They are looking for
four experienced Lead PHP Developers
to take ownership of backend development, technical decision-making, and mentoring within cross-functional teams.
You will play a key role in building and maintaining high-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 & Experience
7+ years of professional experience with
PHP
Strong hands-on experience with
PHP 8
Solid experience with
Symfony
(core framework)
Experience with
Laravel
(built on Symfony components)
Strong database experience with
MSSQL / T-SQL
Proven experience in a senior or lead-level role
Nice to Have
Experience with
Docker
Experience with
ElasticSearch
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.