Software Engineering Tech Lead (PHP Backend)

Software Engineering Tech Lead (PHP Backend) Contract : 1 year | Onsite : 2 days / week | Client : Dublin Based Our client needs an experienced PHP Backend Tech Lead for a 1-year contract. You'll lead the design and build of their real-time availability engine and integrations. This is a technical leadership role - no people management, just deep hands-on architecture and delivery. Contract : 12 months Onsite : 2 days / week What You'll Do Own technical direction and system architecture Develop scalable backend services in PHP and Symfony Ensure solutions meet business needs Review code, mentor developers, and guide best practices Coordinate with offshore and cross-team stakeholders Improve code quality, testing, and CI / CD processes What You Bring 6+ years in software development with technical ownership Expert in PHP (7 or 8) and Symfony (or similar framework) Strong experience with REST / SOAP APIs Solid database design and performance skills Familiar with async processing, containers, and cloud environments Skilled in automated testing and CI / CD Strong grasp of clean architecture, design patterns, and SOLID principles Clear communicator, comfortable across teams and time zones Nice to Have Availability engines or real-time data experience OTA XML / JSON knowledge Integrations with booking or hospitality systems Domain-Driven Design (DDD) experience Symfony / PHP certifications Additional Information Immediate interviews with prompt start date available. Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland without restrictions. For more information, please contact Scott Hool in confidence. Reperio Human Capital acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. Skills : Tech Lead PHP Contract