Lead PHP Engineer

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002 we unite 2400 tech-savvy professionals across 40 countries working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud data AI/ML embedded software IoT and more driving digital transformation across finance manufacturing telecom healthcare and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

Our client is an award-winning global tax services and software provider and the largest firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. Headquartered in Dallas Texas the firm provides an integrated suite of federal state local and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis including tax recovery consulting advocacy compliance and technology services. Their expertise spans tax recovery consulting advocacy compliance and technology services.

Project: a VAT recovery system designed for clients in European countries aimed at automating the routine tasks typically handled by VAT specialists. The client team is based in Braga Portugal.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development team and establish technical processes
• Contribute to the best possible performance quality and responsiveness of applications
• Ensure proper technical implementation of product requirements and specifications
• Ensure the development progress is within the specified time and scope
• Provide high-quality app design with proper design patterns well-structured modular performant application code
• Oversee the best implementation of selected architecture
• Establish proper technical processes including code reviews test coverage and CI/CD
• Serve as a technical mentor in the development
• Run and actively participate in Agile processes and events
• Share new ideas techniques and methodologies

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of commercial experience as a PHP/Laravel developer
• Technical leadership experience is a must
• At least upper-intermediate English level
• Solid knowledge and experience with PHP and the Laravel framework
• Confident knowledge of Object-Oriented Design principles
• Experience with LAMP stack (Linux Apache MySQL PHP)
• Experience working with YAML and XML documents and files
• Experience working with 3rd party APIs and web services
• Skilled in using Git or another version control system
• Good theoretical understanding of software development
• Experience working in an Agile (preferably SCRUM) environment
• Strong communication skills
• Team player responsible and hardworking

Will be a plus:

• Good understanding of JavaScript (ES6 TypeScript) HTML and CSS