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