We are a 800+ strong team whose ideas underpin successful exits, IPOs, strong financial results and competitive advantages as well as novel processes, new business models and great user experiences. We focus on e-commerce, mobility, and transport & logistics, while always keeping an eye on emerging segments as well. We rethink processes, business models and architecture, not to mention tech stacks. This approach opens doors for our people to find their own ways and solutions and bring their own ideas to life, learning and advancing both within and across teams and departments. We say no to office politics and pointless meetings. We celebrate curiosity, experimentation, and passion beyond code. We are very open to people growing both within and beyond their teams and departments. And this is where we suggest starting today. We are looking for experienced Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead (PHP) eager to elevate the careers in a dynamic e-commerce environment. If you're passionate about backend development, cloud-native applications, and ready to make a significant impact on the online shopping experience, join us and help shape the future of e-commerce! In this role, you will

Design and develop high-performance tailored software solutions

Set coding standards and project-specific best practices to ensure the production of high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software solutions, and participate in code reviews to uphold these standards

Take full ownership of projects, from coding and implementation to planning and completion, ensuring technical issues are managed efficiently while mentoring team members and improving team practices to ensure project success

Lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and instruction on effective work methods

Introduce and implement new, relevant technologies that align with project goals and the organization's technical direction

Proactively anticipate project risks and communicate potential impacts and solutions before issues escalate, ensuring smooth project delivery

Manage stakeholders and drive the implementation of technical solutions that align with project goals, effectively communicating insights and expertise

Share your expertise by delivering internal and public talks, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance organizational practices and processes

Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment by providing effective feedback and promoting continuous improvement.

Lead by example on how to improve delivery speed and quality in day-by-day work. Are you thinking about applying AI? Why not?!

What will you bring

Hands-on experience with PHP, particularly using the Symfony framework, alongside expertise in relational databases

A strong commitment to industry best practices in software development and security, with a focus on maintaining high standards for coding and project guidelines

Active involvement in code review processes to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to best practices

Experience with technologies such as Redis, Elasticsearch, and RabbitMQ or similar systems

Ability to conduct unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing, ensuring software reliability, functionality, and performance

Ability to adapt and apply new technologies that align with project requirements and technical strategy

Proven skills in requirement analysis and designing robust software solutions to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability

Experience in leading people and setting career paths and goals

Experience in mentoring and guiding team members, fostering an environment of innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional growth

Proactive in identifying potential project risks and effectively communicating possible impacts and solutions to ensure smooth project execution

Strong proficiency in communication in both English

Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, and cloud architecture

Understanding of Shopware’s ecosystem, including theme and plugin development

Modern e-commerce platform experience

Understanding of the front-end technologies like React.js, Vue.js

Experience in building and supporting large-scale applications

What we offer

A working culture that is high performing, ambitious, collaborative and fun

Health insurance and a yearly training budget (local and international conferences, language courses), employee-led workshops

Flexible working hours

Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy

Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team

Bonus for referrals

For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries

Office perks and team activities