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.
Company
Uneek Global Ltd
Location
Nationwide, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60000 - £70000/annum
Posted
Company
Uneek Global Ltd
Location
Nationwide, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60000 - £70000/annum
Posted