Lead PHP Developer

Technical Lead

Warrington - 2 days per week, up to 65k



A financial services company based in Warrington are looking to hire a hands on PHP Lead Developer. This role will be responsible for the technical work allocation of the development and/or new features or system enhancements. This role will have day-to-day interaction with business analysts, project managers and other supplier-based developers.



Responsibilities will include:

* Overseeing the support and development of an existing robust web application using PHP and Laravel frameworks
* Working with an external development team using a Waterfall methodology, as well as managing end-to-end project lifecycles to optimise performance
* Work closely with the Project Manager and external developers to allocate development resource
* Translating business priorities and user stories into forecast timelines of development work, including the technical effort and resources required
* Architect, design and develop bespoke web applications and PHP modules with standardised tools
* Collaborate with stakeholders to create technical requirements from user stories
* Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to developers
* Work with the Project Manager on cost elements of running the system, 3rd party applications and development
* Maintain an on-going focus for reducing the technical debt and backlog
* Take ownership of AWS infrastructure and manage out-of-hours support processes
* Create and maintain documentation on system architecture, project progress, and software integrations



The successful applicant will have at least 5 years' experience with Cake and Laravel PHP and experience working in a senior/leadership position.