Senior PHP Lead

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.

________________________________________

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.

________________________________________

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

________________________________________

Good to Have

•              Experience with PHP frameworks such as:

o             Laravel

o             CodeIgniter

o             Symfony (optional advantage)

________________________________________

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.

________________________________________

Experience

•              10+ years of experience in PHP development (preferred).

•              Prior experience in onsite-offshore coordination model is a strong advantage.