Web Application Lead (PHP)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 95,000.00 - 100,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Web Applications
Web Development
LinkedIn
Mentorship
MySQL
Database
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Process Management
User Stories
Clarity
Testing
Docker
Collaboration
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Sprint
PHP
Leadership
Team Leadership
SQL
Linux
Management
Workflow
Communication
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Team Lead to oversee our PHP-based web development team. This role is ideal for a technically proficient leader who thrives in a structured development environment and values process-driven collaboration. You will work closely with the Lead Developer and Product Owner to guide the team through a well-defined development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strategic alignment. To learn more abou thtis new role, please apply now, call , or email your resume direct to: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Director with Robert Half (additional contact information is on LinkedIn).

Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead and mentor a team of PHP developers working in a Linux-based environment with Docker containers and MySQL databases.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Process Management
  • Oversee the User Story Discovery phase in collaboration with the Product Owner and Lead Developer.
  • Approve Strategic Technical Scopes authored by the Lead Developer, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
  • Review and approve Tactical Technical Scopes created by developers, ensuring clarity and completeness before development begins.
  • Technical Guidance
  • Provide architectural and design input for PHP applications and services.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Support containerized development and deployment using Docker.
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Act as a liaison between product, development, and QA teams.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical reviews.
  • Ensure timely and transparent communication across all stakeholders.


Requirements

Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in PHP development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
  • Strong understanding ofMySQL,SQL,Linux environments, andDocker.
  • Proven experience managing structured development processes and approval workflows.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical involvement.


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