We’re seeking aTech Lead Back-End (PHP) to lead the development of advanced, scalable, and secure systems in the banking sector. This ambitious project focuses on delivering high-risk payment solutions that adhere to the latest industry standards, ensuring performance, reliability, and robust security.

As a Tech Lead, you’ll drive technical decisions, provide architectural guidance, and lead a team of PHP developers to deliver high-quality systems aligned with business objectives. You will play a crucial role in designing solutions for complex payment platforms while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Our technology stack for these projects primarily revolves around PHP for backend development with a focus on modern frameworks and tools for architecture, deployment, and testing.

Technical Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of PHP developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Define and enforce architectural standards, coding best practices, and development methodologies.
Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment of development efforts with business goals.

Systems Design & Architecture

Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for high-risk payment systems.
Evaluate existing systems and recommend architectural improvements to optimize performance, security, and maintainability.
Incorporate scalability and future-proofing into architectural decisions.

Planning and Resource Management

Collaborate with VP of R&D, product owners, and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
Proactively identify potential bottlenecks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure on-time project delivery.
Manage project milestones and provide clear communication on progress and challenges.

Security & Compliance

Oversee the implementation of secure coding practices and protocols for payment processing, crypto transactions, and customer accounts.
Ensure systems adhere to industry standards and regulatory compliance for high-risk payment systems.
Conduct security audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement fortification strategies to mitigate risks.

Quality Assurance & Delivery

Implement and enforce coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Conduct code reviews and manage deployment strategies to achieve smooth integrations and minimal downtime.
Ensure rigorous testing processes are followed for performance, reliability, and security.

Continuous Improvement

Stay up-to-date with advancements in PHP, high-risk payment industry trends, and modern software development practices.
Lead initiatives to optimize development processes, tools, and overall system performance.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and encourage team members to upskill and adopt emerging technologies.

5+ years of development experience with PHP (PHP 8 preferred).
At least 2 years of experience in technical team leadership and mentoring developers.
Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and secure systems for high-risk payment platforms.
Strong expertise in backend systems architecture, API development, and secure coding practices.
Solid understanding of databases, includingMySQL,MongoDB, andRedis.
Experience with message brokers such asRabbitMQ.
Familiarity withAWS infrastructure and deployment environments.
Deep understanding of security protocols, risk management strategies, and industry compliance standards.
Proficient in English with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Additional (Good-to-Have) Skills:

Hands-on experience withCodeIgniter.
Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
Familiarity with Kubernetes, CircleCI, or similar tools for deployment automation.
Exposure to the high-risk payment industry, including crypto or financial transaction systems.

A chance to be part of a growing tech company in the FinTech domain.
Exposure to diverse aspects of product development, from architecture to delivery.
A supportive, collaborative, and remote-friendly work environment.
Being a part of a bigger international team with access to various interesting projects in finance and beyond

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