We are looking to hire a PHP Team Lead with experience in leading development teams who will work directly with our client’s US based technical experts to architect, implement and extend groundbreaking web and mobile applications that make the world a better place! 

You will participate in the creation of enterprise-class applications using proven design patterns on the latest technology platforms. This position requires a strong hands-on developer that will fully participate in the software development process – design, development, unit testing and technical documentation. You will use the Scrum development methodology to create 21st century software solutions that set standards. 

As a fast growing company, MentorMate provides challenging careers in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We value our employees and share our success through competitive pay, recognition, advancement opportunities and a great working environment.

• Develop web-based corporate business IT solutions in PHP
• Provide technical leadership for multiple software projects
• Communicate frequently with client’s expert personnel and subject matter experts
• Lead the development portion of software production
• Participate in rapid, prototype-based, design sessions
• Review business requirements and functional design specifications
• Design and create database backend
• Hands-on-code - develop flexible and robust platform architecture to support changing business requirements
• Leverage and generate reusable design standards to be utilized throughout platform
• Ensure formal review and approval process for all deliverables
• Ensure software deliverable meets business requirements
• Manage application build and deployment process

• 6+ year experience in developing web applications
• Experience in leading a team of developers
• Expert level in PHP programming
• Expert level in database design and implementation using MySQL
• Expert level in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, AJAX
• Expert level in MVC
• Knowing at least one other programming language(Java, Python, C++, .NET, C, Ruby)
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability to lead/handle/organize development process for complex software projects
• Excellent people skills – demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non technical individuals, both in gathering information and communicating direction and status.
• Excellent analytical skills and obsessive attention to detail
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• A strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit
• A passion for building great software
• Positive, responsible and team oriented person
• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science or similar

An advantage would be:

• Experience with JQuery
• Experience with Zend Framework 2, Symfony 2, Laravel, Phalcon or YII 2 Framework
• Experience with WordPress CMS
• Experience integrating with 3rd party web APIs and payment processing gateways such as Authorize.net and PayPal
• Experience with Ruby or RoR
• Experience with data scaling and/or hadoop universe
• Experience with Linux system administration
• Experience with Java
• Experience with test driven development

We offer:

• Highly-competitive salary and periodically increase responding to your skills
• Possibilities for career development in an international company
• Full-time employment and labor contract
• Flexible work time
• Additional Health and Dental Insurance
• Your transport is covered: taxi, bus, gasoline - you choose!
• Opportunity for funding your product idea and turning it into reality
• Company events, parties and volunteer activities
• Excellent and casual working environment
• Lounge & Fun Areas

The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated and driven to perform at the peak of his or her abilities. As a company, we look for energetic and high-performing individuals with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Please, send your CV in English. Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.