Technical Lead – PHP

Arbor Education

. Guide the Engineering team toward technical excellence and successful project delivery .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeThiruvananthapuram • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, PHP, and relational database technologies while leading teams to achieve technical excellence and successful project delivery. Proficient in advanced software engineering principles and agile methodologies, ensuring high-quality code and effective communication.

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PHP ExpertiseZend Framework/SymfonyObject-Oriented ProgrammingAPI Design and ImplementationLeadership in Technical Excellence

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Hard Skills

PHPZend FrameworkSymfonyTwigMySQLAWSObject-Oriented ProgrammingSoftware Engineering PrinciplesAPI DesignData Architecture

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

ScrumAgile DevelopmentCloud Computing

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentTechnical ExcellenceService-Oriented ArchitectureTesting PracticesHybrid Work Mode

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudMySQLPHPSymfonyZend

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide the Engineering team toward technical excellence and successful project delivery
Contribute to the overall strategic vision of the technology landscape
Own software architecture decisions
Mentor and support technical development
Collaborate with other Tech Leads within the technology group
Lead solutioning for complex feature requests
Ensure alignment with architectural decisions and wider team responsibilities
Create detailed, strategic documentation for new feature developments
Lead and participate in advanced testing practices
Ensure high test coverage and reliability
Produce well-architected, efficient, and scalable code
Coordinate with QA, DevOps, Front End, and other team disciplines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years experience in software development
Expertise in PHP, Zend Framework/Symfony, Twig, MySQL, AWS
Extensive and demonstrated experience with Object-Oriented languages and software development
Advanced understanding and application of software engineering principles, including SOLID, DRY, etc.
Expertise in relational database technologies, data architecture, and data management
Proven experience in designing and implementing APIs and services within a service-oriented environment
Leadership experience, showcasing the ability to guide teams, make architectural decisions, and drive technical excellence
A team player, willing to muck in and help others when needed, a driven personality who asks questions and actively participates in discussions
Good written and spoken English for effective communication and presentation
Familiarity with Scrum methodology or other agile development processes
Experience with cloud computing
Hybrid work mode: weekly thrice work from office

Benefits

Comp & perks

The chance to work alongside a team of hard-working, passionate people in a role where you’ll see the impact of your work every day
Flexible work environment (3 days work from office)
Group Term Life Insurance paid out at 3x Annual CTC (Arbor India)
32 days holiday (plus Arbor Holidays): 25 days annual leave plus 7 extra companywide days given over Easter, Summer & Christmas
Work time: 9.30 am to 6 pm (8.5 hours only)
Compensation - 100% fixed salary disbursement and no variable component