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# Software Engineering Manager / Tech Lead (PHP)

- **Company:** Shiptheory
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £85,000.0 - £120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Apache HTTP Server, CakePHP, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Linux, Programming Tools, Github, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Model View Controller (MVC), PHP Development, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Indexer, Graphql, Restful APIs, Service Stack
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5902754861

## About the Role

* We require at least 6 years of commercial-grade PHP development experience, including at least 2 years as a team leader or manager.
 * We require experience working on large, high-volume transactional systems.
 * We require experience with CakePHP or another MVC-based framework.
 * We require knowledge of SOAP, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs.
 * We require an understanding of relational database design, normalization, and indexing.
 * We require an intermediate understanding of cloud computing techniques and best practices.
 * We require experience leading or managing engineers in a team environment, running performance reviews, developing engineers, and hiring and building engineering teams.
 * We require a strong understanding of delivery management, including planning, estimation, and accountability.
 * We expect you to adapt quickly and be open to learning new languages.
 * E-commerce or shipping experience is valuable but not essential.
 * We require reliable commuting to, or relocation to, Bristol BS1 before starting work.
 * We require United Kingdom work authorisation.

## Description

* We expect you to contribute across our technology stack, including our PHP/Linux/Apache application, Python messaging application, and development tools.
 * You will fix bugs, design infrastructure and systems, build features, and maintain our Linux-based development and production servers.
 * You will work with our wider team to improve our platform and service and build and maintain scalable deployment pipelines.
 * You will lead a team of 6 or more developers, supporting consistent delivery, high engineering standards, and a healthy, accountable team culture.
 * You will review and provide feedback on code delivered by other developers.
 * You will guide junior developers in system design, programming techniques, best practices, and innovative thinking.
 * You will contribute to internal and external documentation, identify risks, and make recommendations.
 * You will support planning, estimation, delivery accountability, and the development of engineers on your team.

Technologies:

 * CakePHP
 * Cloud
 * GraphQL
 * Support
 * Linux
 * MVC
 * MySQL
 * PHP
 * Python
 * SOAP
 * CI/CD
 * Exposed
 * GitHub
 * Web


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