PHP Lead or Drupal Developer

Job Title: PHP Lead / Drupal Developer Enterprise Applications

Location: Bay Area, CA

Duration: Long Term Contract

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 practices across 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, and cloud 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, and infrastructure as code.
• Knowledge of SEO, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
• Certifications in PHP, Java, or cloud security are a plus.

Education Details:

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