Senior Developer Technical Lead

Winid is a talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.

About the client:

A subscription-based company with over a decade of success is entering an exciting transformation, enhancing its technology to meet future demands. With a globally distributed technical team, they are committed to innovation and optimizing customer experiences.

The Role

A Senior Technical Lead Developer is needed to evaluate and maintain the current technology infrastructure while leading the development of scalable web applications. This role involves strategic decision-making, system optimization, and ensuring seamless API integrations, particularly with payment gateways and third-party services.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance platform performance, and implement best practices in coding, testing, and system architecture. Expertise in PHP (Laravel), API development, and large-scale system management is essential.

Knowledge of AI technologies that could enhance operations would be a plus.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and implement scalable web applications with a strong focus on security.
• Utilize PHP and Laravel to build, maintain, and optimize the platform.
• Oversee API integrations to ensure seamless system interoperability.

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define and implement best practices in coding, testing, and system architecture.
• Lead technical projects, managing multi-domain and multi-server development environments.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing new technologies where relevant.

Collaboration & Team Leadership

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionality.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making regarding platform improvements.

System Optimization & Automation

• Manage large-scale CRON tasks to ensure efficient system performance.
• Oversee dynamic system integration using API-driven solutions.
• Continuously improve system architecture, speed, and security.

Your Profile

• Expert in PHP & Laravel with 5-7+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong experience in RESTful API integration, especially with payment gateways.
• Proven leadership experience, managing projects and mentoring developers.
• Knowledge of system administration (Ubuntu, server containers, database architecture).
• Experience with multi-language, multi-domain development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex technical challenges.
• Fluent in English, with conversational Spanish (French is a plus).
• Available for weekly online meetings and occasional travel for in-person gatherings.

Why Join?

• Impact: Be a key player in transforming a growing digital platform.
• Flexibility: Fully remote role with an international, diverse team.
• Growth: Work with cutting-edge technology in a forward-thinking company.
• Autonomy: Take ownership of technical strategy and implementation.