Backend Team Lead (Symfony)

<p><strong>Company overview</strong></p><p>CapsLock builds exceptional IT marketing solutions for large partners from North America.</p><p>We create a unique marketing platform to deliver high-quality service across multiple industries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role overview</strong></p><p>CapsLock is looking to hire a highly skilled Web Development Team Lead with a strong background in PHP (primary) and Golang to lead our engineering team.</p><p>You will oversee the technical direction of projects, mentor developers, coordinate cross-team collaboration, and ensure high-quality delivery across our systems.</p><p>As a Team Lead, you will balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, driving improvements in architecture, code quality, performance, and development processes.</p><p>You will also play an essential role in building and scaling the team — participating in hiring, onboarding, skill development, and shaping the engineering culture.</p><p>We have a strong IT team with a collaborative culture, and you will be a key contributor to the next stage of our web engineering growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Team Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a team of backend developers working with PHP (primary) and Golang.</li><li>Mentor developers, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support professional growth.</li><li>Oversee daily development workflows and ensure the timely delivery of tasks.</li><li>Coordinate collaboration between backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, analysts, and product teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Ownership</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in defining and maintaining coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.</li><li>Participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision-making.</li><li>Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality across the team.</li><li>Drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and security.</li></ul><p><strong>Hands-On Development</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain backend services using PHP (Symfony) and Golang.</li><li>Optimize and refactor existing services and APIs.</li><li>Contribute to complex feature development and key architectural changes.</li><li>Troubleshoot production issues and support the team with technical blockers.</li></ul><p><strong>Process & Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure team alignment with Agile practices, sprint planning, and task management in ClickUp.</li><li>Improve development workflows, documentation, testing, and CI/CD practices.</li><li>Ensure clear communication with product owners and stakeholders.</li><li>Participate in hiring and onboarding of new backend developers.</li></ul> <br><h3>Requirements</h3> <p><strong>Skills & Background:</strong></p><ul><li>4+ years of professional backend development experience.</li><li>Strong expertise in PHP (7.4+) and frameworks such as Symfony.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Golang for services or new components.</li><li>Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean architecture.</li><li>Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices.</li><li>Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), query optimization, and data modeling.</li><li>Experience working with Git, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.</li><li>Familiarity with TDD, DDD, and automated testing approaches.</li><li>Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.).</li><li>Strong understanding of caching, performance optimization, and API integrations.</li><li>Ability to lead a development team, manage priorities, and drive delivery.</li><li>Conversational English level.</li><li>Strong communication skills, especially written.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>Background in system design, architecture review, or technical leadership roles.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and a positive, collaborative attitude.</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Why do we deserve your attention?</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Not only do we offer fair and competitive pay, but we also provide perks and benefits that support your well-being and growth. Here are some of them:</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Remote Work</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">We are a truly remote-first company. You choose where you feel the most productive and comfortable to make an impact.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Paid Time Off</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Work-life balance matters to us, and we support it with paid time off for rest, personal time, or simply doing what makes you happy.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Ongoing Learning</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">We believe in curiosity and growth. That’s why we support continuous learning with workshops, online courses, conferences, and certifications.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Home Office</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">We help you set up your perfect workspace by covering equipment and furniture expenses, so you can do your best work from home.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Physical Well-Being</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">From gym memberships and yoga classes to home workout equipment or even a bicycle, we give you the flexibility to stay active your way.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Unlimited Sick Days</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Your health matters. Take the time you need to rest and recover - we’ll be here when you’re ready to return.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Medical Coverage</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">We support you and your family with reimbursement for medical insurance and health-related expenses, including dental care and psychological support.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Co-Working Space</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">If you sometimes crave a change of scenery or more social interaction, we’ll cover the full cost of a co-working space.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Fun Stuff</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">From gaming nights and fitness challenges to annual retreats at world-class resorts, we make sure there’s never a shortage of fun and connection.</p>