PHP Lead Enterprise Applications

Overview

On Site
$60+
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

PHP
Laravel
Symfony
Java
React
Vue.js
Angular
MySQL
PostgreSQL

Job Details

Job Title: PHP Lead Enterprise Applications

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

12+ Years of exp

Job Description:

About Chipestmate.com:

Chipestmate.com is a leading platform in the product comparison and e-commerce space, helping users make smarter purchasing decisions through intelligent data aggregation and seamless user experiences. We are scaling rapidly and looking for a technical leader to drive backend excellence and cross-stack integration.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced PHP Lead Developer with strong expertise in enterprise application development, Java, JavaScript, and security best practices. You will lead a team of developers, architect scalable systems, and ensure secure, high-performance delivery of features across the Chipestmate.com platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade PHP applications.
  • Architect scalable backend systems using Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers working in JavaScript (React, Vue.js) to ensure seamless integration.
  • Work with Java-based microservices or backend components where needed for interoperability.
  • Implement and enforce security best practicesacross the stack (OWASP, secure coding, data protection).
  • Integrate with third-party APIs, payment gateways, and affiliate networks securely and efficiently.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure).
  • Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in PHP development, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
  • Strong proficiency in Laravel, Symfony, or other modern PHP frameworks.
  • Solid experience with Java (Spring Boot or similar) for backend services or integrations.
  • Proficient in JavaScript, especially with frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, OOP,MVC architecture, and microservices.
  • Strong grasp of application security, including OWASP Top 10, JWT, OAuth2, data encryption, and secure API design.
  • Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and database performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Git, CI/CD tools, andcloud platforms.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in e-commerce, affiliate marketing, or product comparison platforms.
  • Exposure to DevOps, monitoring tools, andinfrastructure as code.
  • Knowledge of SEO, caching strategies, andperformance optimization.
  • Certifications in PHP, Java, or cloud securityare a plus.

Education:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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