Lead Web Developer (WordPress / PHP)

Proxiad SEE is an IT consulting and software development company, part of Proxiad Group France. Operating in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, we employ over 250 professionals skilled in various sectors: healthcare, finance, e-commerce and retail, transport & logistics, and procurement. We are also the company behind two software solutions for office work – our workplace management software, Desk Buddy, and our performance management software, GROW.

Our partner is a major French private higher education platform, specializing in work-study programs across management, digital, and creative fields. We are currently seeking a Lead Web Developer (WordPress / PHP). Under the responsibility of the Web Manager, the Lead Developer ensures the technical coordination of web projects and contributes to the operational supervision of the development team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the technical design of evolutions in collaboration with the Product Owner and developers, ensuring robustness, maintainability, and scalability.
• Drive key technical decisions (architecture, frameworks, tools) and ensure their alignment with business needs and IS standards.
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap within the scope, in collaboration with the Web Manager and PO, to plan structural evolutions, necessary redesigns, or version upgrades.
• Support developers in their growth: promote pair programming, mentoring, and feedback.
• Conduct active technology watch to propose improvements and technical innovations.
• Test new tools, methods, or frameworks that could improve quality and productivity

Requirements:

• Proficiency in WordPress and PHP development.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript ES6 and familiarity with jQuery.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors (such as SASS).
• Experience with a PHP framework is a plus for future developments.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles (modularity, scalability, maintainability).
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker. Proficiency with CI/CD tools, particularly Argo and GitLab.
• Application of SOLID, DRY, and KISS principles in software design. Knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript. Experience with SQL databases and REST APIs

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure, Docker, and Git
• Experience with AI tools is considered an advantage

Benefits:

• Hybrid work model with a minimum of two days per month onsite. Remote options available
• 25 days of paid annual leave
• Additional health insurance package (including dental and optical services)
• Language classes and L&D opportunities
• Internal recognition system with different levels of financial bonuses
• Team buildings, game nights, hikes and many other social events
• Presents for your work anniversary, birthday, etc., employee discounts

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.