Team Lead/ Principal Backend Engineer (Symfony, PHP)

EPCVIP is a technology company specializing in lead generation within the Financial Services Industry. Our expertise in PPC traffic, search engine, display and email marketing has propelled us to the forefront of the lead generation industry. We have developed a customizable optimization platform, allowing us to yield the highest EPCs in the industry. The key to our success is attributed to our talented employees and superior proprietary technology.

Our business model focuses on forging profitable and long-lasting relationships with publishers and advertisers while, our unique proprietary technology enables us to outperform our competition and gives us access to vast qualified lead volume. We strive to build a program that doesn’t just drive traffic, it drives high-quality leads, sales, and most importantly, results.

As a Team Lead / Principal Backend Engineer at EPCVIP, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our Symfony-based PHP projects to success. You'll lead by example, developing sophisticated technical solutions while nurturing the growth and expertise of your team members. Your leadership will ensure not only the delivery of high-quality code but also the professional development of our developers.

Responsibilities:

•  Spearhead the development of projects built on PHP/Symfony, actively engaging in business requirements meetings.
• Analyze requirements to inform project planning and technical decision-making.
• Craft high-quality, detailed designs and code, setting a standard for the team.
• Guide both senior and mid-level developers in defining application functions and building objectives.
• Lead automated unit testing initiatives, ensuring robust and reliable code.
• Proactively identify project risks and devise effective mitigation strategies.
• Uphold and advocate for coding standards and best practices to guarantee quality.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and contribute strategically to the overall technical direction of the project.
• Mentor team members, providing constructive feedback on their work and aiding in their professional development.
• Resolve complex problems collaboratively within the project team.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project progress and outcomes.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to align on projects and objectives, fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 7 years of extensive experience in PHP development, with a deep understanding of the Symfony framework.
• Demonstrated expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Proficient in Agile Development Methodologies.
• Strong foundation in database design and optimization.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Adept at both analytical thinking and hands-on execution.
• Knowledge of Python is a significant advantage.

Benefits:

• 401K
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Short term/Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Life Insurance Coverage

Perks:

• Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In-home Vet Care
• Referral bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Free parking
• Friday lunch catering
• Daily free snacks and drinks
• Yearly mini paid holiday company trip
• Lunch and Learn Sessions

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EPCVIP, Inc is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, criminal history, genetic information or any of the protected classes. EPCVIP, Inc is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at hr@epcvip.com.