Lead PHP Developer

- Lead the design, development, and optimisation of internal PHP applications and services - Architect secure and scalable integrations between internal systems and external platforms (Magento 2, PIM, Sage 200, MySQL) - Establish coding standards, development processes, and architectural guidelines - Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve system performance and developer productivity - Ensure systems are stable and secure within a Linux server environment - Ability to run and monitor shell scripts via SSH - Develop, maintain, and refactor PHP applications using modern frameworks and best practices - Build and manage REST/SOAP APIs and data pipelines supporting cross-system communication - Optimise MySQL queries, indexes, and schema structures to maximise performance and reliability - Ensure thorough version control practices through Bitbucket repositories working to a GIT framework - Coordinate with the rest of the IT team and other departments to complete projects - Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across PHP applications and integrated systems - Perform code audits, implement system improvements, and monitor performance - Maintain high standards for security, data governance, and documentation - Produce detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides