Staff/Lead Backend Engineers (PHP)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data integration technology seeks experienced Lead Backend Engineers (PHP) to enhance their Platform Experience and Data Warehousing teams. In this role, you will spearhead the development of impactful features and deliver high code quality while collaborating closely with various stakeholders. With opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies, you're set to drive significant contributions and lead innovations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with PHP in backend development.
• Experience in leading technical teams and architectural design.
• Strong understanding of PHP best practices and system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new features for the Platform Experience & Data Warehousing.
• Drive high code quality and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Identify and address system bottlenecks, and improve monitoring.

Skills

PHP

System Architecture

APIs

Database Optimization

Problem-Solving

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

AI Tools

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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 are proud to have partnered with a front runner in data integration technology providing fantastic experience for their clients (who are some of the biggest names in the space)!

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

• The Platform Experience team focuses on optimising end-to-end platform journeys and building impactful customer experiences. They are currently developing a data visualisation tool (dashboards) and build 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 conquering backend challenges with PHP as a key weapon.
• A track record of steering technical teams and setting the course.
• A sharp mind for system architecture and elegant design.
• A deep-seated understanding of PHP's core and best practices.
• Expertise in connecting systems via APIs and optimizing databases (including data warehousing/lakes).
• (For Data Warehousing) Experience building robust data pipelines and handling serious data scale.
• An unwavering commitment to code excellence and thorough testing.
• A knack for securing systems and leveraging monitoring to keep things running smoothly.
• Top-notch problem-solving and clear communication skills.
• A passion for collaborating with product and design to build impactful solutions.

Bonus skills: Understanding of infrastructure tools (e.g., Kubernetes, GitHub Actions) and proficient use of AI tools.

Success in 6-12 months....?

• Platform Experience: Building and designing significant parts of new features, demonstrating technical leadership, ensuring high quality and performance, and contributing to effective team collaboration.
• Data Warehousing: Significantly contributing to the refactoring and scaling of the data transfer system, improving resilience and performance, tackling complex data discrepancy bugs, and enhancing monitoring. Leading key initiatives and guiding the team on architectural decisions.