Lead PHP Developer

College Recruiter, Inc
Ghent, Belgium
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Ghent, Belgium

Tech stack

PHP
Artificial Intelligence
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Code Review
DevOps
Python
Laravel
Software Architecture
Azure
Systems Integration
Backend

Job description

  • Take ownership of the core backend platform (PHP/Laravel)
  • Design and maintain high-performance architecture
  • Lead backend best practices and technical standards
  • Mentor and support mid-level and junior developers
  • Conduct code reviews and improve development workflows
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product and data teams
  • Contribute to architectural decisions as the platform scales
  • Support integrations with AI-driven features and services

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in backend development
  • Strong expertise in PHP
  • Deep experience with Laravel
  • Experience owning or leading parts of a SaaS platform
  • Solid understanding of software architecture and scalable systems
  • Experience mentoring or coaching developers
  • Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced scale-up environment

Big Plus

  • Experience or strong interest in AI systems
  • Knowledge of Python
  • Experience integrating AI/ML services or working alongside data teams
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices

Benefits & conditions

  • Ownership and real technical influence in a growing AI SaaS company
  • A scale-up environment where you can take real ownership over the product
  • Up to €7k for experienced applicants (dependent on interview process)
  • Hybrid working model in Ghent
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of SaaS and AI
  • Direct impact on product direction and engineering culture
  • Full package including mobility budget
  • Brand new office in Ghent

About the company

Our client is an ambitious AI-driven SaaS scale-up based in Ghent, building intelligent software that helps businesses unlock better decision-making through data. With strong product-market fit and growing international traction, they are now looking for a Senior PHP Developer to take technical ownership of their core platform and help mentor the next phase of engineering growth. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives in scale-up environments and enjoys combining hands-on development with technical leadership. You'll play a key role in shaping the backend platform built primarily in PHP (Laravel), while working closely with product and leadership to evolve the architecture as the company grows.

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