Lead Product Software Engineer

Requirement for Lead Full Stack Developer (PHP)

Location: Onsite - Pune, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior/Lead

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP
to join our expanding technology team. In this role, you will guide and mentor a team of
developers to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance web
applications. You will take ownership of the technical direction of product development,
leveraging your deep understanding of our platform and service ecosystem to drive architectural
decisions and deliver innovative solutions. A proactive and self-driven approach is essential,
along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while collaborating
effectively with a diverse, cross-functional team. As a technical leader, you will champion the
adoption of industry best practices and design patterns, ensuring the delivery of robust, secure,
and performant software that meets business objectives.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline (or
equivalent experience).
• Over 10 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis
on PHP.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead software engineering or technical leadership
role.

Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, and Angular.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing web applications and services
using AWS technology stack.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, and automated build and
deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools like Bamboo or Jenkins.
• Practical knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design
patterns.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies and best practices.
• Strong expertise in application security principles and secure coding practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate
effectively across diverse teams.
• Comfortable using Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications
using PHP and Angular technologies.
• Collaborate with architects to translate business requirements into robust technical
solutions.
• Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers to deliver
high-quality, end-to-end software solutions.
• Ensure timely and efficient development while maintaining high code quality and
adherence to best practices.
• Enforce application security standards and integrate secure coding practices throughout
the development lifecycle.

Implement and uphold WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility standards to ensure
inclusive user experiences.
• Partner with scrum teams and product owners to guarantee deliverables meet
established quality and functional standards.
• Collaborate effectively with QA and DevOps teams to ensure compliance with SDLC
processes and smooth software delivery.
• Work cross-functionally with multi-disciplinary teams, including those responsible for
application integration.
• Drive and maintain CI/CD pipelines within Agile teams to support continuous, reliable
software deployments.
• Conduct thorough code and security reviews to uphold software quality and compliance
requirements.
• Optimize application performance and ensure compatibility across various platforms and
devices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests to verify code functionality and reliability.
• Produce clear, organized technical documentation including specifications, workflows,
and procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, identifying performance bottlenecks and
implementing sustainable solutions.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to platforms, products, and
processes to enhance efficiency and business impact.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth2, JWT)

Background in DevOps practices and automated testing.
• Prior experience leading distributed or remote teams

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.