Tech Lead (PHP)

Quick Facts

• Role: Tech Lead / Development Manager

• Team leadership: 5–6 developers

• Focus: Python-based projects, solution architecture, and code quality

Description

You will lead and develop a team of 5–6 developers, combining hands-on technical work with responsibility for solution architecture and engineering quality. The role includes planning and prioritizing backlog work, enforcing software development standards (code review, automated tests, and technical documentation), and designing cloud services (mainly Google Cloud) plus on-premise solutions. You will also collaborate with business stakeholders on requirements and contribute actively to development and architecture (about 20–40% of your time).

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of 5–6 developers (feedback, 1:1s)

• Own solution architecture and code quality for Python projects

• Plan team work, manage backlog, and set priorities

• Maintain software engineering standards: code review, automated tests, technical documentation

• Design and develop cloud services (primarily Google Cloud) and on-premise environments

• Work with business to collect/clarify requirements and translate them into technical tasks with effort estimates

• Participate in recruiting and scaling the team, including with outsourcing partners

• Contribute to coding and architectural work (20–40% of time)

Project Areas

• Building and extending internal tools supporting organizational operations

• Expanding product capabilities

• Agentic commerce and AI-agent payments

• Data warehouse development and usage (e.g., BigQuery)

Requirements

• Very strong Python knowledge for reviewing code and making architectural decisions

• At least 3 years of experience managing a development team or as a Tech Lead

• Practical experience with at least one public cloud: Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure

• Experience leading IT projects from requirements through design/development to implementation

• Familiarity with software engineering best practices: automated tests, CI/CD, code review, version control

• Excellent English

Benefits

• Ongoing support from a recruitment consultant during the process, including interview preparation and ensuring a high-quality recruiting experience