Lead PHP Developer

About the job  
Job Title: Lead PHP Developer / Technical Lead
Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 -£70,000
  
About the Role
Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company based in Exeter, is looking for a Lead PHP Developer / Technical Lead to join their development team. This role is a blend of technical leadership and hands-on development, with a primary focus on mentoring developers, managing projects, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
While PHP expertise is essential, the role is more focused on leading a team, making architectural decisions, conducting code reviews, and driving best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align development efforts with business goals.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of PHP developers, providing coaching and guidance.
• Oversee technical decisions, architecture, and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage development timelines, resource allocation, and identify potential blockers.
• Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and system scalability.
• Support AWS deployments and cloud infrastructure management.

  
About You

• Strong PHP development background, with experience in frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or Yii.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical role, ideally within a SaaS environment.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Git, and MySQL.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  
Desirable Skills

• Experience with Node.js or other backend technologies.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Vue.js or Angular.
• Exposure to Firebase or real-time services.

  
What’s on Offer?

• A leadership role in a fast-growing SaaS company.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Opportunities to shape the technical direction of the team.