Tech Lead / Systems Architect (PHP)

TL;DR

Tech Lead / Systems Architect (PHP): Designing and overseeing the system architecture for distributed systems with an accent on API design, security, and modernization of legacy systems. Focus on implementing cloud-native practices, containerization, and ensuring the reliability of complex system integrations.

Company

hirify.global is an innovative organization that continuously invests in training its talents.

What you will do

• Act as the bridge between business and technology, translating business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Define and ensure system architecture integrity, promoting best practices in API design, security, and logging.
• Lead technology modernization initiatives, including legacy system refactoring and adoption of cloud-native practices.
• Implement and manage containerization and CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency.
• Ensure the reliability and security of system integrations by monitoring performance and driving architectural improvements.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or a similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering or systems architecture, preferably in distributed systems environments.
• Proven experience with PHP (Yii2 or similar) and familiarity with Python and JavaScript.
• Solid knowledge of API design and development using REST and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modern architectures (microservices, event-driven, API-first).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, preferably GCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous investment in employee training and talent development.
• Equal opportunity recruitment process valuing competence and potential regardless of background.
• Professional environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.