Lead PHP Developer

We are seeking a dedicated Lead PHP Developer to join our team.The ideal candidate will have extensive PHP expertise and hands-on development experience, with a strong focus on improving and refactoring legacy systems while building new, scalable features. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our product. ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and enhance the client’s legacy product, primarily developed in PHP (Sugar/SuiteCRM) and Java backendIdentify and resolve bottlenecks, improve system performance and stability, and propose architectural upgradesDevelop new product features in collaboration with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and other teamsAdvocate for clear and effective solutions while supporting the development of new featuresManage onboarding for new clients and implement custom design changes based on client requirementsCollaborate closely with vendor development teams, including teams based in IndiaAct as a client-facing representative, ensuring effective communication and alignment with American clientsProvide support for future migration projects, including transitioning from AWS to AzureReview existing architectural solutions and offer guidance on best practices RequirementsAt least 5 years of professional experience in PHP developmentMinimum of 1 year of experience leading and managing development teamsProficiency with PHP 5+ and optimization tools like OPCACHE/APC and PHP lintersStrong experience with MySQL, including knowledge of transactions, ACID principles, and slow log analysisFamiliarity with CodeReview processes and CI/CD pipelinesHands-on experience with Docker for containerized application developmentKnowledge of Redis or Memcache for caching solutionsExperience working within Agile/Scrum frameworksFluent English skills, both written and spoken, at a B2+ level or higher Nice to haveFamiliarity with .NET technologiesExperience with Microsoft Azure cloud servicesSkills in refactoring using tools like xDebugKnowledge of profiling tools such as xhproofExperience with SugarCRM development and customization We offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn