Staff/Lead Backend Engineers (PHP)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data integration technology seeks experienced Lead Backend Engineers specializing in PHP for their Platform Experience and Data Warehousing teams. You will optimize systems, lead development, and drive high code quality while collaborating with product and design teams for impactful solutions. This role promises significant responsibilities and opportunities for technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in backend development with PHP.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new features and ensure high code quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and address system bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers.

Skills

PHP

Problem Solving

Communication

API Integration

Security Skills

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Backend Engineers (Platform Experience & Data Warehousing teams)

Location: UK, Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, Finland

numi is proud to have partnered with a front-runner in data integration technology, providing fantastic experiences for their clients, including some of the biggest names in the space.

We are looking for experienced Lead Backend Engineers (PHP) to join either the Platform Experience or Data Warehousing teams.

• The Platform Experience team focuses on optimizing end-to-end platform journeys and building impactful customer experiences. They are currently developing a data visualization tool (dashboards) and building features primarily from scratch.
• The Data Warehousing team is responsible for data storage and transfer solutions, helping users streamline data transfers to data warehouses/datalakes and improving internal storage. This involves scaling, refactoring, and enhancing a complex data transfer system handling large data volumes.

As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will lead the development of new features, drive high code quality, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers.

You will also identify and address system bottlenecks, improve monitoring, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. For the Data Warehousing team, you'll also be involved in improving system resilience and exploring AI integrations for data analytics.

You're the Lead we're looking for if you've got:

• 7+ years of experience solving backend challenges with PHP as a key skill.
• A proven track record of leading technical teams and setting strategic direction.
• A strong understanding of system architecture and elegant design principles.
• Deep knowledge of PHP core and best practices.
• Expertise in connecting systems via APIs and optimizing databases, including data warehousing and lakes.
• (For Data Warehousing) Experience in building robust data pipelines and handling large-scale data.
• Commitment to code excellence and thorough testing.
• Skills in securing systems and leveraging monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A passion for collaborating with product and design teams to build impactful solutions.

Bonus skills: Knowledge of infrastructure tools (e.g., Kubernetes, GitHub Actions) and proficiency with AI tools.

Success in 6-12 months includes:

• Platform Experience: Building and designing significant parts of new features, demonstrating technical leadership, ensuring high quality and performance, and fostering effective team collaboration.
• Data Warehousing: Refactoring and scaling data transfer systems, improving resilience and performance, resolving complex data bugs, and leading architectural initiatives.