PHP Tech Lead - Tebex

Overwolf; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming platform in the United Kingdom is looking for a seasoned PHP Tech Lead to guide developers in creating scalable, high-quality applications. You'll ensure secure transactions and mentor team members. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with PHP and Laravel. This position offers great remote working options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Remote Work

Private Health Insurance

Stock Options

Wellness Reimbursement

Gaming Allowance

Vacation & Holidays

Annual Compensation Review

Personal Development Budget

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, with a deep understanding of modern development methodologies and design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of web development standards.
• Proven record of leading complex technical initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example as a core contributor to our creator platform.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance through code reviews.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects.
• Facilitate architectural discussions.
• Implement security and performance best practices.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

RESTful APIs

microservices

caching

CI/CD

analytical skills

problem-solving

Tools

MySQL

Job description

Description

We’re on the hunt for a bold and seasoned PHP Tech Lead to join our legendary Tebex team. As part of Overwolf, you’ll lead developers across the ever‑evolving landscape of online payments, ensuring seamless, secure transactions for millions of gamers and creators around the world.

In this quest, you’ll serve as a core contributor to our SaaS platform, guide and mentor developers, and shape the technical direction of products that power the global creator economy.

This is a remote‑first position.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead by example as a core contributor to our creator platform, developing scalable, high‑quality PHP (Laravel) applications that empower creators to manage their webstores


• Provide technical mentorship and guidance through code reviews, pair programming, and architectural planning


• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects, from technical design to deployment and monitoring


• Facilitate architectural discussions and ensure alignment on technical direction across the team


• Implement and enforce security and performance best practices across all codebases


• Obtain and wield ancient scrolls imbued with powerful PHP Tech spells

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, with a deep understanding of modern development methodologies and design patterns


• Strong knowledge of web development standards - RESTful APIs, microservices, caching, testing, and CI/CD


• Proven record of leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, reviewing code, and ensuring code quality


• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to propose creative technical solutions


• Hands‑on experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL) and query optimization for performance


• Proficiency in automated testing (unit, feature, integration) for payment or transaction‑based applications


• Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on security, reliability, and data integrity in financial systems

About Tebex:

As part of Overwolf, the leading modding platform in the games industry, Tebex supports thousands of server owners and content creators across platforms including Minecraft, Rust, Discord, Ark, FiveM, and more. Together, we empower creators and keep virtual economies thriving.

What you’ll get:

• Remote Work: Work from home or anywhere that works for you


• Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your peace of mind


• Stock Options: Be part of our shared success


• Wellness Reimbursement: Support for mental health therapy, fitness activities, classes, and related equipment


• Gaming Allowance: A dedicated budget for games and gaming equipment


• Vacation & Holidays: 33 paid days off per year (including UK bank holidays)


• Annual Compensation Review: Ensuring your package remains competitive and rewarding


• Personal Development Budget: For courses, training, and professional growth