Lead Developer (PHP - Yii2 / Laravel)

Job description / Role

Seeking a seasoned Lead PHP Developer to spearhead backend development initiatives and mentor a growing team of engineers. You'll play a pivotal role in designing scalable architectures, optimising performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code across mission-critical gaming platforms.

Client Details

A leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions tailored for the gaming and entertainment industry. This company blends deep technical expertise with a passion for immersive digital experiences, delivering scalable platforms and real-time systems to some of the most dynamic gaming brands worldwide.

Description

* Lead the design and development of backend systems using PHP (Laravel/Symfony).
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver robust gaming solutions.
* Architect scalable APIs and microservices for real-time gaming applications.
* Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and guide junior developers.
* Optimise application performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
* Ensure security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards.
* Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Job Offer

* Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the gaming sector.
* Collaborative, multicultural team environment in the heart of Dubai.

* 10+ years of PHP development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
* Strong knowledge of modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
* Experience with MySQL, Redis, Docker, and RESTful APIs.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
* Previous experience in gaming, fintech, or high-traffic platforms is a plus.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.