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iPivot

Lead PHP Developer with Laravel & Symfony Exp || Remote || W2 Contract

Remote

Charlotte, United states

Senior

Freelance

10-11-2025

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Leadership JavaScript PHP HTML CSS MySQL PostgreSQL CI/CD DevOps Docker Version Control Scrum Roadmap planning Decision-making Architecture Databases git symfony laravel Azure react AWS Team Leadership Project Management cloud platforms Agile Vue.js GCP CI/CD Pipelines

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Hi,

I am Suresh Durgam from iPivot. Please find the job description below for your reference. If interested, reply with an updated resume.

Title: Lead PHP Developer with Laravel & Symfony Exp

Location: Remote / Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract W2

Note: Open for W2 only.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead PHP Developer to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers, architecting and developing scalable web applications, and ensuring the quality and performance of our systems.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in PHP frameworks (such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter), a strong understanding of backend architecture, and the ability to guide and mentor junior developers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable web applications using PHP.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, designers, DevOps, and=QA.

Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and technical architecture.

Review and optimize existing code for performance, scalability, and security.

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Mentor junior developers and perform regular code reviews.

Manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and ensure delivery of high-quality software on schedule.

Participate in technical discussions, decision-making, and roadmap planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of modern PHP frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.

Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.

Solid understanding of RESTful API development and integration.

Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js or React is a plus).

Proficiency with version control systems like Git.

Strong understanding of software design patterns, OOP, and MVC architecture.

Experience with performance optimisation, caching strategies, and security best practices.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in team leadership or technical project management.

Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Suresh Durgam

E: durgams@ipivot.io

linkedin.com/in/suresh-durgam

About the Company

iPivot | Pioneering AI Innovation | Your Trusted Technology Partner | Delivering Proven Excellence iPivot has been at the forefront of technology for over 15 years. A MWBE-certified company. It is a fast-growing IT services and consulting firm focusing on delivering quality service for its clients. Today, the firm provides cloud services, technology consulting, engineering services, and staff augmentation to leading Fortune 500 corporations across the United States. Since 2010, iPivot has enjoyed a loyal following of clien... Know more