Description :

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to spearhead our fullstack development initiatives, combining hands-on technical expertise in PHP and Vue.js with proven leadership capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to shape our technical architecture, mentor development teams, and drive the evolution of mission-critical emergency response technology.

The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable APIs, demonstrate hands-on expertise in SQL optimization across PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora environments, and establish coding standards while conducting comprehensive code reviews to ensure delivery of production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance modules and APIs

- Architect robust solutions utilizing PHP (Yii framework), Vue.js, CSS, HTML, and JavaScript

- Demonstrate advanced expertise in SQL development and optimization across PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora environments

- Execute comprehensive query optimization and database performance tuning initiatives

- Design and implement efficient data access patterns and database architectures

- Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies

- Drive technical decision-making for feature development, system enhancements, and infrastructure improvements

- Conduct comprehensive code reviews and ensure delivery of production-ready solutions

Team Management & Mentoring :

- Lead and mentor a team of 5-10 fullstack developers

- Foster a collaborative, high-performance development culture

- Provide technical guidance and professional development opportunities for team members

- Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps

Product Development :

- Drive core product development from conception to deployment

- Manage critical issue resolution and system maintenance

- Build reusable code libraries and establish development frameworks

- Ensure optimal application performance, security, and scalability

- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Process & Quality Assurance :

- Implement and optimize Agile development methodologies

- Drive technical project planning and delivery timelines

- Ensure comprehensive documentation and knowledge management

- Monitor system performance and implement proactive improvements

Required Qualifications :

Experience & Background :

- 12+ years of overall software development experience

- 8-10+ years of hands-on experience with PHP, preferably using Yii framework or similar MVC frameworks

- 3+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience

- Proven track record in fullstack development with significant contributions to web and backend systems

Technical Expertise :

- Expert-level proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), PHP, and JavaScript

- Advanced experience with Vue.js (Vue 2/3, Vuex, Vue Router) and modern frontend development practices

- Deep understanding of SQL and database design principles

- Production experience with PostgreSQL and complex database operations

- Proficient in version control systems (Git/GitHub) and collaborative development workflows

Leadership & Soft Skills :

- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and drive project deliveries

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project lifecycle management

- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications :

- Extensive reporting and analytics experience with complex data visualization and dashboard development

- Proven experience working with large datasets (millions of records) and optimizing query performance

- Advanced SQL expertise including complex joins, stored procedures, window functions, and query optimization

- Experience with reporting services such as SSRS, Crystal Reports, Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tool