Tech Lead (Symfony / Go / Highload)

We are building a high-load link shortening service designed to handle millions of requests daily. As our teams grow and specialize, we’re looking for a Tech Lead who will not only write code but also shape the system architecture, improve development processes, and grow the team.

Tech Stack:

• PHP 8.2 / Symfony 7.1, Golang 1.22, PostgreSQL 16.4, ClickHouse 24.8, Redis, RabbitMQ, OpenSearch, Docker / Kubernetes, CI/CD, Vue 3, Vuex, TypeScript / JavaScript, Phpunit, Phpstan, Jest

Responsibilities:

• Lead backend developers: coordinate, support, and mentor them.

• Enhance team’s technical expertise and engineering culture.

• Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and participate in hiring.

• Drive key architectural decisions and system design.

• Ensure platform reliability, performance, and scalability.

• Collaborate closely with the CTO, DevOps engineers, and Product Managers.

• Implement and promote engineering best practices such as CI/CD, testing, and code quality.

Requirements:

• 6+ years in backend development and 2+ years in a Tech Lead / Architect role.

• Deep knowledge of Symfony and PHP 7+; familiarity with Go.

• Proven experience designing and scaling high-load systems.

• Hands-on experience with:

  • PostgreSQL (query optimization, indexing)

  • Redis (caching)

  • ClickHouse (analytics, large data volumes)

  • Prometheus, Grafana (monitoring)

• Understanding of event-driven architectures.

• Strong grasp of SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Clean Architecture.

• Ability to clearly explain and defend technical decisions.

• Skill in prioritizing development tasks and managing timelines.

Nice to Have:

• Experience transitioning from monolith to microservices.

• Ability to review frontend code.

• Familiarity with:

  • Elasticsearch (search, aggregation)

  • Kubernetes (Helm charts, deployments)

  • RabbitMQ (message-based systems)

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and relocation package with work visa support (Cyprus).

• Key role in defining platform architecture and core technology decisions.

• A strong engineering team that values initiative and responsibility.

• Maximum influence on the product, processes, and technology stack.