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.