We are seeking a dedicated **Lead PHP Developer** to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive PHP expertise and hands\-on development experience, with a strong focus on improving and refactoring legacy systems while building new, scalable features. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross\-functional teams and play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our product. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Analyze and enhance the client’s legacy product, primarily developed in PHP (Sugar/SuiteCRM) and Java backend * Identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve system performance and stability, and propose architectural upgrades * Develop new product features in collaboration with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and other teams * Advocate for clear and effective solutions while supporting the development of new features * Manage onboarding for new clients and implement custom design changes based on client requirements * Collaborate closely with vendor development teams, including teams based in India * Act as a client\-facing representative, ensuring effective communication and alignment with American clients * Provide support for future migration projects, including transitioning from AWS to Azure * Review existing architectural solutions and offer guidance on best practices **Requirements** * At least 5 years of professional experience in PHP development * Minimum of 1 year of experience leading and managing development teams * Proficiency with PHP 5\+ and optimization tools like OPCACHE/APC and PHP linters * Strong experience with MySQL, including knowledge of transactions, ACID principles, and slow log analysis * Familiarity with CodeReview processes and CI/CD pipelines * Hands\-on experience with Docker for containerized application development * Knowledge of Redis or Memcache for caching solutions * Experience working within Agile/Scrum frameworks * Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, at a B2\+ level or higher **Nice to have** * Familiarity with .NET technologies * Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services * Skills in refactoring using tools like xDebug * Knowledge of profiling tools such as xhproof * Experience with SugarCRM development and customization **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.