Quick Summary
Sedivio is seeking a 100% remote Tech Lead Backend Developer based in Poland, available via B2B or an Employment Contract with flexible hours. The role involves leading the backend team, designing system architecture, developing PHP 8.x and Laravel applications, building REST APIs, optimizing performance, and mentoring developers. Candidates must have at least 5 years of PHP experience, 3 years with Laravel, 2 years in a Tech Lead role, and strong expertise in SQL, system design, SOLID principles, Git, and Agile methodologies.
Tech Lead Backend (PHP / Laravel)
Location: 100% remote
Form of cooperation: B2B or Employment Contract (to be agreed upon)
Your responsibilities:
- Design, development, and maintenance of backend applications based on PHP and Laravel.
- Serving as the technical lead for the backend team.
- Designing system architecture and making technology decisions.
- Creating and developing efficient and secure API interfaces.
- Code review and ensuring high code quality in accordance with best practices.
- Collaboration with Frontend, QA, DevOps teams, and Product Owners.
- Mentoring developers and supporting team competency development.
- Optimization of application and database performance.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in PHP programming.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with the Laravel framework.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Tech Lead or technical team lead role.
- Very good knowledge of:
- PHP 8.x
- Laravel
- REST API
- SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
- Experience in application architecture and backend system design.
- Knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, and Clean Code.
- Experience in conducting code reviews and mentoring developers.
- Knowledge of the Git version control system.
- Ability to work in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of Docker and container environments.
- Experience with CI/CD.
- Knowledge of Redis, queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka), and caching mechanisms.
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Knowledge of unit and integration testing (PHPUnit/Pest).
- Knowledge of English at a level enabling work with technical documentation.
We offer:
- Work on modern, large-scale projects.
- Opportunity to have a real impact on product architecture and development.
- High degree of independence in making technical decisions.
- Flexible working hours.
- Possibility of remote work.
- Long-term cooperation.
- Remuneration adequate to experience.