PHP Architect / Lead Developer
Location: 100% Remote
Contract: 6-month contract (potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced PHP Architect/Lead Developer to join our agile, forward-thinking technology team. Our in-house platforms power everything from industry-leading e-learning solutions to highly integrated office logistics, all hosted on AWS.
In this role, you'll help shape the architecture of new features, enhance existing systems, and mentor a talented team of developers. You'll work with modern PHP frameworks-Symfony, Laravel, and in-house MVC solutions-while leveraging CI/CD practices and cloud-native designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications, e-learning portals, and web services using PHP.
- Apply solid software design patterns and industry best practices.
- Architect and optimize database systems (MySQL) and craft raw SQL queries for performance.
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
- Build and maintain client and management reporting tools.
- Contribute to the evolution of developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS-based architectures.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers.
- Support a global user base and ensure high-quality, well-documented code.
What We're Looking For Required Skills & Experience
- Strong PHP development expertise with object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
- Proven experience with Symfony, Laravel, and custom MVC frameworks.
- Solid architecture and design skills for complex, scalable applications.
- Expertise in relational database schema design and optimization (MySQL).
- Proficiency with Git workflows, LAMP stack, and REST API integrations.
- Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS (specificity, inheritance, positioning), JavaScript, AJAX, and DOM manipulation.
- Experience with unit/functional testing and Docker containerization.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Desirable
- Enterprise/ERP application development.
- Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native deployments.
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
- Strong front-end skills.
Why Join Us?
- Cutting-edge environment: Work with a seasoned PHP team using modern CI/CD practices.
- Collaborative culture: Friendly, knowledge-sharing environment that values new ideas and continuous learning.
- Flexible remote contract: Deliver impactful work from anywhere.
How to Apply
Ready to shape the future of our platforms? Send your CV and a short cover letter highlighting relevant experience to sajeel.sharief@randstaddigital.com with the subject line "PHP Architect/Lead Developer - Contract".
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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