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We are looking for an experienced Chief PHP Developer to join our team.
This role requires a deep understanding of PHP development and hands‑on experience in improving and refactoring legacy systems while creating scalable new features.
You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to drive the technical direction of the product and ensure its long‑term success.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and improve the client’s legacy system, primarily built with PHP (Sugar/SuiteCRM) and a Java backend
- Address performance and stability challenges, resolve bottlenecks, and recommend architectural improvements
- Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and other teams to create and implement new product features
- Promote simple and effective solutions while supporting the development of new functionalities
- Oversee client onboarding processes and customize design changes based on client needs
- Work closely with vendor development teams, including offshore teams in India
- Serve as a client‑facing representative to ensure effective communication and alignment with American clients
- Support migration initiatives, including transitioning infrastructure from AWS to Azure
- Assess current architectural solutions and provide recommendations for best practices
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in PHP development
- A minimum of 2 years of experience leading and managing development teams
- Participation in at least 2 full‑cycle projects or multiple projects across various development lifecycle phases
- Advanced expertise with PHP 5+ and optimization tools like OPCACHE/APC and PHP linters
- Strong knowledge of MySQL, including transactions, ACID principles, and slow log performance tuning
- Understanding of CodeReview processes and experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Hands‑on experience with Docker for application containerization
- Proficiency in Redis or Memcache for caching solutions
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and workflows
- Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken, at a B2+ level or higher
Nice to have
- Experience with .NET technologies
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services
- Expertise in refactoring using tools like xDebug
- Familiarity with profiling tools such as xhproof
- Background in developing and customizing SugarCRM systems
We offer
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award‑winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Development
Industries
Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Banking
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