Technical Lead (PHP/AWS)

Technical Lead (PHP) Location: Exeter - Hybrid Up to £75k benefits A fast-growing, investor-backed technology business is looking for a highly experienced senior PHP developer to lead its development team. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to shape technical direction, lead a talented team, and build scalable, high-performance systems. Key responsibilities: Lead a team of 5 developers focused on back-end Define and enforce coding standards and architecture decisions Write high-quality, testable code in PHP 8.4 using Symfony 7 Manage pull requests and code reviews Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical plans Drive improvements in system performance, tooling and scalability What we’re looking for: Strong experience in PHP, Symfony, and cloud platforms (AWS) Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams Strong problem-solving and communication skills Deep understanding of code quality, testing, and scalable systems Desirable skills: Node.js or related back-end JavaScript frameworks Experience with Vue.js Why join? Play a lead role in a high-growth, well-funded tech business Influence core technical decisions from day one Help shape a growing engineering culture and high-performing team If you're a senior engineer ready to lead and make real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Are you interested in finding out more? If so, please contact James Chau on james.chau@identifysolutions.co.uk or send your CV for a callback.

Location: Exeter, GB

Posted Date: 6/30/2025