Software Architect / Team Lead

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Requirements:

• Extensive experience in PHP and Laravel (5+ years).
• Proven experience in system architecture, ensuring system scalability and performance.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, including designing, integrating, and securing APIs for scalable web applications.
• Team leadership experience, including the ability to manage developers and provide technical guidance.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions, automated testing, and deployment to AWS.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and coding design patterns.
• Proficient with database technologies, including relational databases such as MariaDB and ORM frameworks such as Eloquent.
• Familiar with JavaScript front-end technologies such as Vue.js and Inertia.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Architecting and developing highly scalable and robust Web and API applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
• Leading code reviews, setting development standards, and ensuring the adoption of best practices in software engineering.
• Ensuring application security by implementing robust security practices and protocols.
• Managing and mentoring the team, providing technical guidance, fostering a collaborative environment, and encouraging professional development.
• Reporting to the VP Engineering on planning, estimation, and timelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and technical solutions.
• Overseeing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from architecture and development through to deployment and post-launch support.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, optimizing application performance and scalability.
• Mentoring and guiding the development team to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Staying current with the latest technologies and trends in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, and web development.