Full Stack Tech Lead

TEKsystems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Portsmouth is seeking a Full Stack Tech Lead proficient in PHP and Laravel. This hybrid role involves managing the development process of a robust web application, collaborating with both internal teams and external developers, and leading the overall project lifecycle. Candidates should have significant experience in PHP frameworks, strong leadership skills, and effective communication abilities to drive project success.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience with Cake and Laravel PHP languages.
• Proven leadership and team management experience required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of a web application using PHP and Laravel.
• Collaborate with project manager and external developers.
• Manage AWS infrastructure and system documentation.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MySQL

Git

RESTful APIs

OOP

Agile/Scrum

Job description

FULL STACK TECH LEAD - PHP

Hybrid - Portsmouth, UK

Description

Role Responsibilities

• 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 optimize performance

Working with experienced Laravel developers on tasks including:

- Code quality and peer reviews

- Process improvement

- Incident response

- Testing

• Work closely with a 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

Functional competencies:

• Proficiency in Laravel PHP, Cake PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Git, RESTful APIs, OOP and Agile/Scrum

• JSON and XML processing libraries

• Management of third-party APIs

• Web security and design knowledge

• Proven experience with leadership and team management

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Effective communication skills

• Strategic thinker who takes ownership of delivery

Work experience requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience with Cake and Laravel PHP languages

Skills

• php

Job Title: Full Stack Tech Lead

Location: Portsmouth, UK

Job Type: Permanent

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

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