Lead PHP Developer & Tech Lead - Build Scalable Solutions

Chris Business Solution Sdn Bhd (SalesHero); Butterworth; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris Business Solution Sdn Bhd (SalesHero) seeks a seasoned software leader to guide the development team in Penang. You’ll drive architecture, code quality, and delivery of scalable PHP/Laravel applications, collaborating with product and operations to meet business goals.

You’ll mentor engineers, promote best practices, and participate in planning and estimation, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while keeping stakeholders informed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Malaysian citizen only.
• Strong communication in Mandarin and English to support bilingual clients.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on software development, with at least 3 years as Tech Lead or Senior Software Engineer, with deep PHP/Laravel expertise.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, agile methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and mentoring abilities.
• Experience leading a team of developers and collaborating across functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction to the software development team.
• Design, develop, and implement complex software applications using PHP and Laravel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code through reviews and testing.
• Stay updated with industry trends and implement innovative solutions.
• Mentor and train junior developers to foster knowledge sharing.
• Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and delivery within timelines and budgets.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Code reviews

Mentoring

Agile

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Job description

Chris Business Solution Sdn Bhd (SalesHero) seeks a seasoned software leader to guide the development team in Penang. You’ll drive architecture, code quality, and delivery of scalable PHP/Laravel applications, collaborating with product and operations to meet business goals.

You’ll mentor engineers, promote best practices, and participate in planning and estimation, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while keeping stakeholders informed.