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 2,400+ 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

We offer*:

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible

• A competitive salary and good compensation package

• Personalized career growth

• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)

• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing

• Education reimbursement

• Memorable anniversary presents

• Corporate events and team buildings

• Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers