PHP Technical Lead/Architect

Our requirements

• Strong expertise in PHP and modern web application development.
• Very good knowledge of Laravel and WordPress.
• Proven experience working with enterprise-scale web applications.
• Strong skills in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture and design patterns.
• Solid understanding of cloud environments, server infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Awareness of security best practices in web applications.
• Ability to make independent technical decisions and take ownership.
• Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills,very good command of English.
• Ability to understand business context and work effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience or readiness to engage with clients in a consulting capacity.

Optional

• Interest in developing people management or team leadership skills.
• Experience with Python web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI).
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (JavaScript – including Vue.js, HTML, CSS).
• Practical experience with AI/LLM integrations in web applications.

Your responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for PHP-based projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and define architecture for web applications, recommending best practices and optimal technical solutions.
• Drive improvements in engineering processes, tooling, and code quality across PHP applications.
• Actively participate in resolving critical incidents and complex production issues.
• Contribute to and enforce code review standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to define infrastructure and development needs.
• Participate in client meetings, translating technical concepts into clear, business friendly language.
• Support effort estimation and solution design as a technical consultant.
• Mentor team members and support knowledge sharing within the team.
• (Optional) Contribute to team coordination and leadership, supporting the team’s growth and effectiveness.

About the project

What we offer

• Practical benefits: yearly financial bonus, private medical care with Medicover with additional packages (e.g., dental, senior care, oncology) available on preferential terms, life insurance and access to NAIS benefit platform.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Position yourself at the forefront of IT innovation, working with the latest technologies and platforms. Capgemini partners with top global enterprises, including 145 Fortune 500 companies.
• Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Benefits

• private medical care
• sharing the costs of foreign language classes
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• remote work opportunities
• dental care

Recruitment stages

• 1.
  Interview with the recruiter
• 2.
  Competency Tests/Language Verification
• 3.
  Video call with a manager
• 4.
  Final Decision

Capgemini Polska