PHP Lead

PHP Lead

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a PHP Lead, to join our Chennai Team, and this position will be directly reporting to Delivery Manager, Chennai.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the opportunity we offer:

As a PHP Lead, the candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of a scalable and high-performance application. They will work in collaboration with a team of full-stack developers in a Scrum-based environment, under the guidance of a Business Application Owner. The Lead Developer will play a critical role in ensuring the technical quality of the application promoting best practices, ensuring secure coding standards, and optimizing performance. The candidate is expected to mentor team members, provide technical leadership, and act as the primary point of contact for technical challenges. A deep understanding of the business domain and the ability to translate complex functional requirements into scalable technical solutions are essential for success in this role.

This role also requires hands-on technical expertise to address challenges in system design and database architecture. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering highquality software solutions that align with business needs.

• 10+ years of PHP Application development experience.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable PHP-based web applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.Architect and implement robust backend systems using PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.

• Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices in coding and architecture.

• Good in My SQL queries (Performance optimizing)

• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through optimized coding and infrastructure planning.

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to meet business objectives.

• Integrate third-party APIs and services, ensuring seamless functionality and data flow.

• Stay updated with the latest PHP trends, tools, and technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the development lifecycle.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

• Document technical specifications, workflows, and system architecture for future reference and onboarding.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Starting Date: Immediate

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

• Analyze user stories and oversee the translation of functional requirements into technical tasks.

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture solutions.

• Optimize database schema design, queries, and application performance.

• Ensure robust documentation, comprehensive unit testing, and effective resolution of issues.

• Act as a mentor and guide to the development team, ensuring adherence to coding standards and promoting a culture of technical excellence

• Actively participate in and lead all Agile ceremonies – daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, demos, and refinements.

• Collaborate with Product Owners (POs), developers, and other stakeholders to refine user stories and provide technical insights.

• Estimate user stories, allocate tasks, and guide team members during refinement and sprint planning.

• Implement user stories with clean, maintainable, and secure code.

• Design scalable and reliable architecture while ensuring adherence to security and performance benchmarks.

• Conduct and oversee thorough code reviews to maintain quality and enforce secure coding practices

Design and write comprehensive unit test cases to ensure high reliability and code coverage.

• Debug and resolve complex issues identified in QA, UAT, pre-production, and production environments.

• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability during hyper-care and beyond.

• Mentor team members, facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, and foster team development.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose their adoption when relevant. Lead strategies for code cleanup, performance optimization, and process improvements

Qualifications: Any Degree

Languages: English+ Fluent

Main skills: PHP, Ajax, MySQL, Jquries,

Your career with us:

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development

What's next?

Once receiving your application, our Talent Acquisition professionals will screen and match your profile against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

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Experience LevelSenior Level

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