PHP Tech Lead - Tebex at Overwolf
United Kingdom
<h3>Description</h3> <p>We’re on the hunt for a bold and seasoned PHP Tech Lead to join our legendary Tebex team. As part of Overwolf, you’ll lead developers across the ever-evolving landscape of online payments, ensuring seamless, secure transactions for millions of gamers and creators around the world.</p><p>In this quest, you’ll serve as a core contributor to our SaaS platform, guide and mentor developers, and shape the technical direction of products that power the global creator economy.</p><p><strong>This is a remote-first position.</strong></p> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li>Lead by example as a core contributor to our creator platform, developing scalable, high-quality PHP (Laravel) applications that empower creators to manage their webstores</li><li>Provide technical mentorship and guidance through code reviews, pair programming, and architectural planning</li><li>Oversee the full lifecycle of projects, from technical design to deployment and monitoring</li><li>Facilitate architectural discussions and ensure alignment on technical direction across the team</li><li>Implement and enforce security and performance best practices across all codebases</li><li>Obtain and wield ancient scrolls imbued with powerful PHP Tech spells</li></ul> <h3>Requirements</h3> <ul><li>5+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, with a deep understanding of modern development methodologies and design patterns</li><li>Strong knowledge of web development standards - RESTful APIs, microservices, caching, testing, and CI/CD</li><li>Proven record of leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, reviewing code, and ensuring code quality</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose creative technical solutions</li><li>Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL) and query optimization for performance</li><li>Proficiency in automated testing (unit, feature, integration) for payment or transaction-based applications</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on security, reliability, and data integrity in financial systems</li></ul><p><strong>About Tebex:</strong></p><p>As part of Overwolf, the leading modding platform in the games industry, Tebex supports thousands of server owners and content creators across platforms including Minecraft, Rust, Discord, Ark, FiveM, and more. Together, we empower creators and keep virtual economies thriving.</p><p><strong>What you’ll get:</strong></p><ul><li>Remote Work: Work from home or anywhere that works for you</li><li>Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your peace of mind</li><li>Stock Options: Be part of our shared success</li><li>Wellness Reimbursement: Support for mental health therapy, fitness activities, classes, and related equipment</li><li>Gaming Allowance: A dedicated budget for games and gaming equipment</li><li>Vacation & Holidays: 33 paid days off per year (including UK bank holidays)</li><li>Annual Compensation Review: Ensuring your package remains competitive and rewarding</li><li>Personal Development Budget: For courses, training, and professional growth</li></ul>
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