Team Lead – PHP/JavaScript Development - Limassol

  • Location:

    Cyprus, Limassol

  • Discipline:

    IT

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    Attractive salary + 13th + company benefits

  • Published:

    01-07-2025

  • Expiry date:

    01-10-2025

  • Reference:

    3590

Our client, a smart payment cashier software company, is currently looking for a Senior Team Lead – PHP/JavaScript Development to work ideally on a Hybrid model 2 days work from home and 3 days onsite at their offices in Limassol, or if currently overseas a remote option. 

Overview:

  • We are seeking a hands-on Team Lead to guide our backend development team while actively contributing to the codebase. The role requires daily implementation using PHP (Yii2 framework) and JavaScript/TypeScript-based Lambdas built with Next.js and Fastify.
  • You'll work closely with product, frontend, and backend teams to deliver scalable and secure platform features.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and actively participate in backend development using PHP (Yii2) and TypeScript.
  • Build and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable APIs and backend services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Integrate third-party services, including payment gateways.
  • Apply best practices such as OOP, DDD, TDD, and SOLID principles.
  • Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and ensure technical excellence.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in leading backend development teams.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with PHP (Yii2 or similar) and JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Strong background in RESTful API design and relational databases.
  • Experience with Next.js, Fastify, and serverless (Lambda) architecture.
  • Proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows.
  • Solid foundation in computer science, including data structures and algorithms.
  • Strong English communication skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in the FinTech industry is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with React, React Native, and AWS.
  • Exposure to HTML5, CSS3.

Benefits:

  • This is a full-time position providing competitive pay, flexible schedules and much more.
  • + 13th 
  • + Medical
  • + other Company benefits

To apply:

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