PHP (LARAVEL) TECH LEAD - AGILE, PRODUCT, CONSUMER APPS

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Tech Lead to act as a hands-on technical authority and design leader.This role is not a people line-management position, but requires strong leadership through technical direction, solution design, quality governance, and team enablement.The Tech Lead will work closely with the Product Lead and Engineering teams to design scalable, high-availability solutions, guide developers through Agile delivery, and ensure engineering excellence across high-volume, mission-critical platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Solution DesignOwn and govern technical solution design, architecture decisions, and quality standards within the assigned product area.Act as the technical right-hand partner to the Product Lead, translating product vision into scalable, reliable technical solutions.Review and validate designs, code quality, performance, and non-functional requirements.Provide technical guidance across the full development lifecycle without being hands-on day-to-day.Agile Delivery & Team EnablementLead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and technical discussions.Mentor and upskill developers, bringing teams along through coaching, guidance, and best practices.Ensure Agile principles are genuinely understood and applied, not just followed mechanically.Support interim or developing Tech Leads, helping raise overall engineering maturity.Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementWork closely with Product Managers, Developers, QA, and other stakeholders to improve delivery outcomes and relationships.Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-trust engineering culture.Act as a technical escalation point and problem-solver across teams.Platform & Performance FocusDesign and govern solutions for high-transaction, high-availability, high-volume systems.Ensure scalability, resilience, performance, and reliability for platforms handling large volumes of low-value transactions.Focus on uptime, latency, timing, and quality in always-on production environments.Required Technical ExpertiseBackend: PHP (Laravel), JavaScriptFrontend / Mobile: React NativeDatabases:MongoDBStrong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and high-availability architecturesExperience designing systems for high-throughput, business-critical applicationsFamiliarity with CI/CD, quality controls, and modern engineering practicesRequired Experience & SkillsProven experience as a Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, or Engineering Architect in product-led environments.Strong ability to design solutions and review code, even if not coding daily.Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and how to lead teams within Agile frameworks.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to bring teams together, improve collaboration, and positively influence engineering culture.Experience in high-volume digital platforms is strongly preferred.Preferred BackgroundCandidates with experience in high-traffic, always-on consumer platforms are highly desirable, including but not limited to:Online travel, ticketing, food delivery, or marketplace platformsExamples: Hotels.com, Ticketmaster, Trivago, Talabat, Snoonu, HungerStation, or similar high-volume applicationsKey AttributesTechnical authority with a pragmatic mindsetCollaborative, respectful, and team-orientedComfortable operating in fast-paced, high-scale environmentsQuality-driven with strong attention to performance and reliabilityAble to balance technical excellence with product delivery needsVertical:Technology#J-18808-Ljbffr