We are seeking a Lead PHP Developer to spearhead the design and deployment of highly scalable and stable platform solutions.

In this critical role, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams to significantly enhance system performance, enforce platform limits, and refine load testing methodologies. Join our fast-paced, growth-focused company and contribute your expertise to cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze system architecture and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance platform capabilities.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of load testing strategies and tools.
• Clearly document test plans, outcomes, and technical findings.
• Optimize platform bottlenecks to significantly boost stability and scalability.
• Develop and enforce limits at various platform entry points.
• Support the creation and upkeep of monitoring and alerting frameworks.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex performance issues.
• Participate in enhancements of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on platform governance objectives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in PHP, coupled with familiarity with Go or Scala languages, and a willingness to work across all.
• Experience utilizing observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Elastic Stack.
• Knowledge of major cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure.
• Strong understanding of microservice-based architectures.
• Proven experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems.
• Strong analytical and debugging abilities.
• Background in e-commerce, specifically covering store operations, catalog management, and checkout processes.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical information clearly.
• High motivation, initiative, and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Growth mindset with eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed and event-driven system architectures.
• Skills in scalability and performance testing, including load generation and monitoring.
• Expertise in building automation for testing, data gathering, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with load testing tools such as K6, JMeter, and Blazemeter.