PHP Manager

At Sightview Software LLC, we're dedicated to equipping clinicians with innovative, secure technology, enabling them to focus on delivering life-changing care to every patient. By joining our team, you'll be at the heart of this mission, helping us continuously improve our offerings to enhance the experiences of both patients and practices.

We are a remote-first company with no physical offices, allowing our employees the flexibility to work from anywhere. Every Sightview Software employee is part of a global community, where a vital support network ensures everyone feels heard and valued. Our team is driven by core values: Customer Centricity, Excellence in Execution, and Teamwork.

We believe that our work has a profound impact on society. Better eye care leads to a healthier, happier population, and our values keep us aligned with this larger vision.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated PHP Team Lead to guide and manage a team of PHP developers, combining technical expertise with people management responsibilities. This role involves hands-on coding, alongside overseeing team performance, mentoring developers, and driving continuous improvement in code quality. The ideal candidate will excel in designing, testing, and refactoring legacy code while cultivating a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PHP developers by setting performance goals, providing regular feedback, fostering continuous learning, and implementing succession planning to support career growth and ensure long-term team success
• Performance Management: Manage and evaluate team performance using structured performance management systems, regular one-on-ones, and goal setting to cultivate a high-performing team and address development needs
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices in PHP development, complex problem-solving, and code refactoring
• Problem Solving: Address complex technical challenges with innovative, efficient solutions to enhance scalability and performance
• Design and Development: Architect, develop, and maintain high-quality PHP applications, ensuring clean, efficient, and scalable code
• Legacy Code Refactoring: Oversee technical debt management strategies by reviewing and optimizing legacy code to enhance performance, readability, and maintainability
• Code Reviews: Conduct and oversee code reviews to uphold coding standards, encourage best practices, and ensure high-quality development
• Documentation: Ensure clear, comprehensive documentation is maintained for new features, code changes, and system architecture
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices, implementing improvements to elevate team and project standards

Requirements: - Experience: Minimum of 8 years in PHP development, including at least 2-3 years in a team lead or people management role

• Leadership and People Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to tackle and resolve complex technical challenges with effective solutions
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in PHP and its frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony)
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing unit tests
• Expertise in refactoring legacy code and simplifying complex systems
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective team collaboration and management
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to balance hands-on coding with management responsibilities
• Education: Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with additional programming languages or technologies
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)

If you are an accomplished PHP professional with strong technical skills and a passion for leading teams, we would love to hear from you. Join us as we deliver high-impact solutions and build a world-class development team.

Global Benefits at Sightview Software LLC

We believe that healthy and happy employees are more productive and better equipped to serve our customers. With this in mind, we offer a generous benefits package to all employees.

From flexible schedules and paid time off to comprehensive health and retirement plans, our benefits are designed to support your well-being. Specific benefits vary by country and can be discussed with our HR team.

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