Job Title: PHP Lead Enterprise Applications
Location: Bay Area, CA (Locals only)
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, includingOWASP 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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