Job Summary
Job Title: Senior PHP Lead
Work Location: Amherst NY
Salary- $120K/Y
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.
The pay range for this role is $120K - $125K per year including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.
