Lead Software Engineer

ByteHire Careers; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing HealthTech company is seeking a Principal PHP Software Engineer to lead their engineering team. This role involves hands-on work with a Laravel-based backend, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technological improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong PHP skills and the ability to make architectural decisions. This position is fully remote with regular in-person meetups.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PHP and Laravel framework.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering initiatives and drive technical excellence.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical directors.
• Make architectural decisions for the backend system.

Job description

Job Role : Principal PHP Software Engineer

Reference : BH-357p

Job Type : Permanent

Location : Fully Remote with in-person meetups every 2 months

Salary : up to £100,000k per annum

About The Client

Our client is a fast-growing HealthTech company rethinking pharmacy workflows. They replace outdated systems with smart hardware and provide full onboarding and training. Their platform powers operations, integrates with NHS services, and supports robotics.

Theyre hiring a Principal PHP Software Engineer to lead engineering, drive improvements, and mentor the team.

Overview

Our client is looking for a Principal PHPSoftware Engineer to take a leading role in their engineering team. Youll be hands-on with their Laravel-based backend, while also guiding architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence.

Youll collaborate closely with company directors (technical and non-technical), s...