Lead Developer - PHP

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative e-learning company is on the lookout for a lead developer/architect to spearhead their development team. This role involves transforming legacy systems into modern microservices while working with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Symfony, and Laravel. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set, including strong analytical capabilities and architectural knowledge. With a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team in Central London.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with Laravel, Symfony, and MVC frameworks.
• Strong background in AWS and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team in modernizing legacy systems.
• Design and implement microservices architecture.

Skills

Laravel

Symfony

AWS

CI/CD practices

Analytical skills

Design and architectural knowledge

Job description

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Digitech are partnered with an outstanding e-learning business that are growing their development team. The company are looking to breakdown some longstanding legacy systems into more modern microservices and modernize their stack.

We are seeking a lead developer/architect to join a small team of eight, report directly into the head of development and head of engineering. All of the services are running in AWS, Symfony, Laravel and in house MVC frameworks, so we are looking for someone who has a variability of experience.

Skills

• Skilled with Laravel, Symfony and MVC frameworks
• AWS and cloud architecture experience
• Modern CI/CD practices
• Analytical experience - showing the ability to answer the why over how
• Design and architectural knowledge

On offer

The company are offering a competitive salary depending on experience. Included in your package will be a discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday, and, private medical insurance. The company are based in Central London and are required to go into the office three times a week.