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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tech Lead - Backend (PHP/Symfony) - **Company:** i6 Group - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Database Applications, Database Design, Message Broker, MongoDB, NoSQL, Open Web Application Security, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Symfony, Cloud Platform System, Database Optimization, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Behat, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Api Design, Docker - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cce95fe79fc26ec4 ## About the Role * Strong knowledge and experience with our core programming languages and technologies + Critical: PHP, Symfony, MongoDB, Docker + Nice to have: Kubernetes, Behat, Cypress * Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL database design, including schema modeling, indexing strategies, aggregation pipelines, and performance optimization * Ability to foster a high performance culture developing the team to be world-class, and believes in empowering teams while also driving accountability * Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10 security issues and mitigation techniques * Strong technical leadership in SaaS, Cloud-based platforms, ideally with real-time, data-driven applications and event-driven architectures * Experience with Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks * Strong grasp of architecture, and an ability to lead architectural decision making. * Solid understanding of engineering best practices: CI/CD, code reviews, test automation, observability, performance management, security; and a track record of implementing them * Experience with containerisation and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, preferably in GCP or AWS environments * Deep understanding of event-driven design patterns and their application in scaling real-time, data-intensive SaaS platforms * Familiarity with message brokers and event streaming technologies and their operational trade-offs * Knowledge sharing mindset;, creating and maintaining document repositories and ensuring seamless support for other business functions and stakeholders * Practical experience of embedding AI development tools into engineering processes with measurable results ## Description In your new role as a Technical Lead at i6 Group, you will take ownership of technical delivery and drive engineering excellence across our products, leading and line-managing a team of software developers while working hands-on in the codebase yourself. You'll coach and mentor your team to high standards, championing a design-first culture and ensuring we ship quality software on time. Working closely with the Product function and fellow Technical Leads, you'll shape our architectural strategy, foster knowledge sharing, and drive a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. What you will do * Lead a team of 4-6 engineers; develop, maintain and review personal development plans ensuring that those plans align with the company's strategy * Coach and mentor other team members into using a design-first way of working (API-first, TDD, BDD, DDD) * Hands on development within the team, using our core tech stack (PHP / Symfony, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Behat) * Collaborate with other Technical Leads to ensure we have consistency and share knowledge * Participate fully in, and contribute to, Sprint planning, retrospectives, standups and other ceremonies in a constructive and can-do manner * Provide accurate estimates and complete tasks assigned within the timeframe specified, ensuring that all affected parties are involved in the estimation process, ensuring quality in deliverables * Identify external dependencies of work items at the design stage so that they are considered before the build phase * Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback * Take a leadership role in managing issues through to completion * Share & participate in the on-call rota and provide all necessary support during major incidents. * Augment engineering capability by using appropriate AI coding tools * Collaborate across the business to understand business, commercial and technical / testing requirements ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)