Lead PHP Developer

Jefferson Frank

  • Warrington, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 hours ago
Technical LeadWarrington - 2 days per week, up to 65kA financial services company based in Warrington are looking to hire a hands on PHP Lead Developer. This role will be responsible for the technical work allocation of the development and/or new features or system enhancements. This role will have day-to-day interaction with business analysts, project managers and other supplier-based developers.Responsibilities will include:
  • Overseeing the support and development of an existing robust web application using PHP and Laravel frameworks
  • Working with an external development team using a Waterfall methodology, as well as managing end-to-end project lifecycles to optimise performance
  • Work closely with the Project Manager and external developers to allocate development resource
  • Translating business priorities and user stories into forecast timelines of development work, including the technical effort and resources required
  • Architect, design and develop bespoke web applications and PHP modules with standardised tools
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create technical requirements from user stories
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to developers
  • Work with the Project Manager on cost elements of running the system, 3rd party applications and development
  • Maintain an on-going focus for reducing the technical debt and backlog
  • Take ownership of AWS infrastructure and manage out-of-hours support processes
  • Create and maintain documentation on system architecture, project progress, and software integrations
The successful applicant will have at least 5 years' experience with Cake and Laravel PHP and experience working in a senior/leadership position.

Jefferson Frank