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Lead Developer (PHP - Yii2 / Laravel)

Dubai Permanent AED22,000 - AED27,000 per month (AED264,000 - AED324,000 per year) View Job Description

Seeking a seasoned Lead PHP Developer to spearhead backend development initiatives and mentor a growing team of engineers. You'll play a pivotal role in designing scalable architectures, optimising performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code across mission-critical gaming platforms.

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Drive innovation in a fast-paced gaming tech environment
Minimum 10 years of PHP development experience, including team leadership

About Our Client

A leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions tailored for the gaming and entertainment industry. This company blends deep technical expertise with a passion for immersive digital experiences, delivering scalable platforms and real-time systems to some of the most dynamic gaming brands worldwide.

Job Description

Lead the design and development of backend systems using PHP (Laravel/Symfony).
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver robust gaming solutions.
Architect scalable APIs and microservices for real-time gaming applications.
Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and guide junior developers.
Optimise application performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
Ensure security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

The Successful Applicant

10+ years of PHP development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
Experience with MySQL, Redis, Docker, and RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
Previous experience in gaming, fintech, or high-traffic platforms is a plus.