PHP Technical Lead

Moneypenny; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

25 days annual leave

Mental health support

Wellbeing room

24/7 doctor line

Subsidised meals

On-site gym

Epic parties

Job summary

Moneypenny, based in Wrexham, seeks a PHP Tech Lead to guide a team of PHP developers and oversee architecture, development, and maintenance of PHP‑based applications. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, provide technical leadership, and ensure delivery of high‑quality solutions aligned with business goals.

You will mentor developers, drive scalable PHP design, and stay current with PHP trends while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven PHP development experience with Laravel or Symfony.
• Demonstrated leadership, including mentoring developers and leading projects from conception to deployment.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and database design.
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and related frameworks/libraries.
• Experience with version control, testing methodologies, and CI/CD.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of PHP developers, providing technical guidance and feedback.
• Drive design and development of scalable, secure PHP applications following best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose technical solutions.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and sprint planning for timely delivery of high‑quality code.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards to maintain code quality.
• Stay updated with PHP trends and advocate for adoption where applicable.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

PHP development

Laravel

Symfony

Leadership

Architecture

HTML/CSS/JS

Git

CI/CD

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker/Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Title: PHP Tech Lead

Location: Wrexham/Hybrid

What we do:

We’re the leaders in outsourced calls, live chat and more, delivering brilliant conversations on behalf of businesses of all sizes. Fast-forward two decades and what started as a single, dedicated PA (who’s still with us today) looking after calls for a handful of local clients, is now a 1000-strong team working across two continents from our state-of-the‑art UK headquarters in Wrexham, and our US office in Atlanta.

The role:

As a PHP Tech Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading our team of PHP developers, overseeing the architecture, development, and maintenance of our PHP‑based applications. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality solutions that align with our business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of PHP developers, providing technical guidance, support, and feedback to foster their growth and ensure project success.
• Drive the design and development of scalable, secure, and efficient PHP applications in accordance with best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess project feasibility, and propose technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and sprint planning to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality code.
• Conduct code reviews, implement quality assurance processes, and enforce coding standards to maintain code integrity.
• Stay updated with the latest PHP trends, tools, and technologies, advocating for their integration when applicable.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.

The person:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in PHP development, with expertise in frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or similar.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring developers and leading projects from conception to deployment.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and database design.
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frameworks/libraries.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), testing methodologies, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively, and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies(Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.).
• Certifications related to PHP or relevant technologies would be a plus.

What’s included:

As a PHP Tech Lead at our award‑winning headquarters in Wrexham, you’ll enjoy welcoming, spacious, state‑of‑the‑art offices, plus communal spaces including a treehouse – we like to do things differently around here! You’ll also benefit from:

• Permanent contract
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Mental health support (through our Employee Assistant Programme) with access to an on‑site mental health counsellor
• Access to our wellbeing room to help enhance your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a 24/7 doctor line
• Subsidised meals
• Free on‑site gym access
• And did we mention our epic parties? We know how to celebrate in style!

We want to hire the whole version of you:

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best!