PHP Lead/Architect

Varp Techlabs Pune; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a highly skilled PHP Architect with over 12 years of experience. In this full-time leadership position, you will guide the development of scalable PHP applications, define system architecture, and mentor a talented team of developers while working with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, React.js, and GraphQL.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in PHP and software architecture.
• Expert knowledge of Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony.
• Strong experience in GraphQL API design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex PHP-based web applications.
• Optimize databases for performance and scalability.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices.

Skills

PHP

PHP frameworks

MySQL

GraphQL

React.js

AWS

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled PHP Architect with over 12 years of experience in backend development and software architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep proficiency in PHP and PHP frameworks (Laravel/Symfony/CodeIgniter), MySQL/MariaDB, and hands-on experience with GraphQL, React.js, and AWS cloud services. This is a leadership role that involves defining system architecture, of scalable, high-performance PHP applications. This leadership role combines technical expertise with strategic decision-making to define best practices, ensure top-tier application standards, and guide a talented development team.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development of complex, scalable PHP-based web applications.
• Work extensively with PHP frameworks like Laravel/Symfony/CodeIgniter.
• Design and implement GraphQL APIs for seamless client-server communication.
• Collaborate with frontend developers using React.js for full-stack integration.
• Optimize and maintain relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB) for performance and scalability.
• Architect cloud infrastructure using AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.).
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Ensure applications meet rigorous security and compliance standards throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct code reviews, performance audits, and system health monitoring.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technical decision-making processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and evaluate emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in PHP development.
• Expert-level knowledge of Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony.
• Strong experience with GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Proficiency in React.js and frontend-backend integrations.
• In-depth knowledge of MySQL and/or MariaDB, including schema design and optimization.
• Solid experience working with AWS services and infrastructure.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and system design.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps or similar).
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of application security best practices.

Industry

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Employment Type

Full-time