Senior PHP Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Health benefits

Remote working options

Access to perks and discounts on Perkbox

Job summary

A leading iPaaS provider in the UK is seeking a Senior PHP Software Engineer / Team Lead to tackle technical challenges and enhance operational efficiency. You will lead a talented team, develop innovative solutions, and ensure project success while collaborating across departments. This role offers a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Expertise in PHP/Laravel and APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a technical team.
• Develop innovative methods to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

PHP/Laravel

APIs knowledge

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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We’re on the lookout for a talented and experienced Senior PHP Software Engineer /Team Lead to join our team. You’ll play a pivotal role in solving technical challenges, developing new features, and ensuring the smooth operation of our platform. If you're looking for a role where you can leverage your technical skills while contributing to impactful projects, we want to hear from you.

Who we are:

We are a leading iPaaS provider, dedicated to simplifying integration for the fast-growing retail industry. Our mission is to empower eCommerce businesses with seamless data integration, enabling them to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive significant growth. Having successfully supported over 400 brands, we take pride in our cutting-edge solutions that fuel business success.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing and growth‑oriented environment.
• Have a thorough understanding of the needs, problems and expectations related to Integration Platforms.
• Spearhead the development of innovative methods to simplify tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify, analyse and resolve problems, communicating issues and solutions clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure technically accurate and timely deliverables.
• Identify critical activities and tasks on projects, contributing beyond assigned responsibilities and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other departments for timely information acquisition and dissemination.
• Contribute significantly to project success through idea generation, strategic input, improved communication, and effective decision execution.
• Assist in project management activities, including estimation, scheduling, planning and progress tracking.
• Play a key role in software deployment activities to our production data centre.

What you’ll need:

• Proven leadership experience, including managing, mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Ability to set direction, provide constructive feedback and foster a collaborative high‑performance culture.
• Experience balancing technical delivery with people‑management responsibilities.
• Expert experience with PHP/Laravel.
• Extensive knowledge of APIs and common authentication methods such as OAuth.
• Working knowledge of TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of Docker and an understanding of Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in version control systems including GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of database design and development, including normalisation and indexing.
• Demonstrated self‑starter capabilities under diverse project scenarios, ranging from individual tasks to collaborative team projects.
• Robust analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and capable of excelling under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate effectively within a team.
• A keen focus on improving user experience.
• Experience with Integration Platforms preferred.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.

What you’ll get in return:

• A competitive salary and career progression at a leading eCommerce iPaaS company.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with passionate professionals.
• An inclusive, supportive, "no questions are silly" working environment.
• Remote working with the option to work in any of our offices.
• The very latest Apple tech and everything you’ll need to get going.
• 25 days holiday for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Access to a wide range of perks and discounts on Perkbox.
• A range of health benefits and mental health coverage.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of our team!

We kindly request no agency outreach for this role.

At Patchworks, we are committed to equal opportunities and diversity in hiring. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.