PHP Team Lead in Barges Business Unit at Ingenio

Who we are:

Ingenio is a global media and technology company dedicated to developing products that offer guidance on love, relationships, career, and overall well-being. We are driven by our passion for connecting individuals with top-tier advisors and content worldwide, empowering everyone to lead more fulfilling lives.

Our organization boasts the world’s most extensive collection of over 25 marketplace and media brands focused on spiritual and emotional wellness. Among our flagship brands are Keen, Horoscope.com, Questico, AstroTV, Purple Garden, The Circle, and Kang. With offices located in San Francisco, Paris, Berlin, Uzhhorod, and Tel Aviv, we committed to serving our diverse global audience.

How you’ll be impactful:
In the role of R&D Team Leader for PHP, you will play a pivotal role in leading our development team towards excellence. You’ll be the driving force behind our PHP projects, steering them towards success through effective leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for innovation

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take full ownership of the systems you work on, ensuring their health, resilience, and performance. Monitor system metrics, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to maintain system stability.
  
  
• Guide and mentor the team members, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles in PHP development.
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement in our codebase by implementing efficient coding techniques, refactoring legacy code, and optimizing performance.
  
  
• Spearhead the development of new features and functionalities, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  
  
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing, constructive feedback, and innovative thinking among team members.
  
  
• Proactively identify and address technical challenges, utilizing your expertise in PHP development to overcome obstacles and deliver high-quality solutions on time.
  
  
• Provide insights and recommendations on technology stack, tooling, and process improvements to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
  
  
• Invest in the professional growth and development of team members, conducting performance evaluations, setting clear goals, and providing constructive feedback to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Fluent English level is required

What You’ll Need To Be Successful in:

• +5 Years Proven work experience as a PHP developer
• +5 Years of managing software development teams
• Experience with Phalcon framework
• Demonstrable knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and optional React.js
• Experience in scaling up systems and monitoring performance
• Experience in Integration with popular 3rd party APIs and services
• A firm grasp of object oriented analysis and design
• Passion for writing great, simple, clean, efficient code
• Good knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or in related field
• Experience with AWS or GCP
• Experience with sockets

Perks & Benefits:

• Friendly, talented, collaborative, and entrepreneurial team
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits and perks
• Work in the international company
• Generous holiday and PTO policies (17 days PTO, 5 sick days, 1 day for Birthday)
• Competitive compensation in USD
• Training and development opportunities and allowance
• Fun and inclusive digital, and in-person events
• Employee groups — DEI committee, fun committee, wellness group, and more
  
  Please note: we are looking in Uzhhorod, Kosice, or Budapest — we have offices there.