Full Stack Tech Lead

TEKsystems, Inc.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is searching for a Full Stack Tech Lead to oversee the development and maintenance of web applications, particularly using PHP and Laravel. This hybrid role in Warrington requires extensive experience in team management, code quality assessments, and project lifecycle management. You will work closely with project managers and external developers, translating business priorities into actionable technical tasks while maintaining high standards in code quality and performance. If you're a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, apply now to join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience with Cake and Laravel PHP languages.
• Proficiency in Laravel PHP, Cake PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL.
• Management skills with a proven record in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the support and development of web applications using PHP and Laravel.
• Manage end-to-end project life cycles and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

MySQL

Git

RESTful APIs

Agile/Scrum

OOP

Web security knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

FULL STACK TECH LEAD - PHP

Hybrid - Warrington, 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 life cycles 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: Warrington, UK

Job Type: Permanent

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