Lead Software PHP Developer

Technical Lead/Lead Php Developer/Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in the London office

Initial 3 Month Contract - £450-£550 per day

The Role:

Kinvr have partnered with a Fintech business looking for a PHP Team Lead to join their innovative engineering team. They are expanding their product offerings, leveraging advanced data technologies, AI, and machine learning to create a cutting-edge, event-driven platform.

In this role, you'll be hands-on leading with your ability as a PHP Developer. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, and directly contribute to coding efforts. You'll focus on delivering scalable and reliable data solutions, integrating modern technologies, and optimising backend performance. This is a great opportunity to shape technical decisions, influence the roadmap, and stay at the forefront of backend development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on Development and mentor backend developers, ensuring smooth feature rollouts.
• Develop and maintain PHP-based web applications.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate server-side logic.
• Optimise system performance and ensure scalability.
• Stay updated on PHP trends and best practices.

Your Skills and Experience

• Proven backend development experience with PHP (Symfony/Laravel).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with scalable API design and AWS.
• Proficiency in version control (Git) and agile methodologies.
• NodeJS experience would be beneficial