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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tech Lead (PHP & Golang) | API Platform | Up to £85,000 + Bonus | Fully Remote UK PHP (Symfony) | Golang | APIs | AWS | Kubernetes | Vue.js - **Company:** Areti Group - **Location:** Gloucester, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Object-Oriented Software Development, Symfony, Management of Software Versions, Backend, Vue.js, Kubernetes, Api Design, Api Management, Legacy Systems, Golang - **Published:** June 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39035035/ ## About the Role What We're Looking ForEssential Strong commercial experience with PHP (Symfony) Experience building and maintaining API-driven backend systems Experience working with Golang in production environments Previous experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or Senior Software Engineer Strong understanding of object-oriented design and scalable architecture Experience leading technical decisions and mentoring engineers Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Highly Desirable Legacy modernisation and migration experience Kubernetes and cloud-native environments High-throughput or data-intensive platforms Experience working in regulated industries ## Description Tech Lead (PHP & Golang) | API Platform | Up to £85,000 + Bonus | Fully Remote UKPHP (Symfony) | Golang | APIs | AWS | Kubernetes | Vue.js Interviewing Next WeekWe're working with a high-growth, Series A-funded SaaS organisation that is scaling rapidly and investing heavily in its engineering function.As part of this growth, we're hiring a Tech Lead to lead the evolution of a large-scale API platform as the business continues its migration from legacy applications to a modern API-first architecture.This is a true technical leadership position, combining hands-on engineering with architecture ownership, mentoring, and strategic decision-making. Why Join? Lead the technical direction of a business-critical API Platform Work across PHP (Symfony) and Golang services Drive a large-scale legacy modernisation programme Fully remote working across the UK Monthly collaboration days fully expensed High-growth environment with strong engineering investment Genuine ownership and influence over architecture and delivery The RoleYou'll be responsible for the technical direction, quality, and scalability of the API Platform Team, helping to build and evolve services that support multiple products across the organisation.The role offers approximately 70% hands-on development and 30% leadership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys coding while leading engineers and driving technical decisions. What You'll Be DoingLeading the API Platform technical roadmapBuilding and maintaining backend services using PHP (Symfony) and GolangDriving migration from legacy systems to modern API-first architectureDefining API standards, versioning, security, and documentationMaking architectural decisions focused on scalability, resilience, and performanceMentoring and line managing engineersWorking closely with Product and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutionsPromoting engineering best practices through code reviews, testing, and automation ## Related Videos - [Profiling Symfony & PHP apps with Blackfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/265-profiling-symfony-php-apps-with-blackfire) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) - [API Platform: From Rest & GraphQL APIs to state-of-the-art standards in seconds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1968-api-platform-from-rest-graphql-apis-to-state-of-the-art-standards-in-seconds) - [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) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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