Lead Software Engineer (PHP)

Logica IT Solutions; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Lahore is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver high-quality software. This role involves guiding junior developers and working closely with a UK team. Mandatory skills include MVC frameworks, CMS expertise, and proficiency in JavaScript libraries. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be accountable for multiple technical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with MVC Architecture and relevant frameworks.
• Proven skills in CMS platforms like Drupal and Joomla.
• Strong proficiency in jQuery or similar libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design software modules and communicate specifications.
• Guide junior developers and collaborate with the UK team.
• Ensure delivery of technical milestones and commitments.

Skills

MVC Architecture Concepts (Zend, Kohana, Symfony)

CMS - Drupal/Joomla

jQuery / ExtJS / Prototype

MySQL

3rd Party APIs (Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn)

Tools

NodeJS

Python

Amazon AWS

Job description

Logica IT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, and competitive compensation.

A Lead Software Engineer will work in a team comprising Software Engineers, User Interaction Designers, Software Architects, and the Project Management team to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software in a fast-paced, challenging, and creative environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the design of software modules.
• Own and communicate design specifications to Senior Management.
• Own development responsibility of your design.
• Lead and guide junior developers and work seamlessly with our UK team.
• Accountable for delivering multiple technical milestones and projects with a focus on meeting commitments.

Job Specification

Mandatory skills:

• MVC Architecture Concepts (Zend, Kohana, Symfony)
• CMS - Drupal/Joomla
• jQuery / ExtJS / Prototype
• MySQL
• 3rd Party APIs like Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn with experience of OAuth

Desirable skills:

• NodeJS / Python / NodeJs (Huge Plus)
• Software Architecture
• Design Patterns (Required)
• Amazon AWS / Elastic Search
• Apache Lucene / Faceted Search (for Search Algorithms)
• Redis / Memcache (Huge Plus)
• LAMP Stack (Can work with LAMP)

Location: Information Technology and Services - Lahore, Pakistan