Job Title: Senior PHP Lead
Work Location: Amherst NY
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior PHP Lead to lead and manage on-site project activities while ensuring seamless collaboration with offshore teams. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction.
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Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and manage on-site project activities between development teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Actively participate in requirement gathering sessions and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with offshore development teams to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure smooth integration and communication between on-site and offshore teams.
• Take ownership of end-to-end PHP project lifecycle, including:
o Architecture design
o Development
o Testing
o Deployment
• Monitor project progress and proactively address risks and issues.
• Lead and mentor team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and updates.
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Required Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency in:
o PHP
o Power BI
o Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Hands-on experience with front-end technologies:
o HTML
o CSS
o JavaScript
• Strong knowledge of relational databases:
o MySQL
o PostgreSQL
• Expertise in SQL optimization techniques.
• Experience in:
o Developing RESTful APIs
o Integrating third-party services
• Familiarity with:
o Git and version control systems
o Deployment and release processes
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Good to Have
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as:
o Laravel
o CodeIgniter
o Symfony (optional advantage)
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Soft Skills & Leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination with clients and teams.
• Proven experience in:
o Leading PHP development teams
o Managing on-site project delivery
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
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Experience
• 10+ years of experience in PHP development (preferred).
• Prior experience in onsite-offshore coordination model is a strong advantage.
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