We are seeking a dedicated **Lead PHP Software Engineer** to join our Platform Governance team, focused on ensuring the stability and scalability of our leading Open SaaS ecommerce platform. You will play a key role in designing and implementing solutions to manage platform performance and enforce resource limits, directly impacting the experience of thousands of merchants globally. If you are passionate about performance optimization and platform reliability, we encourage you to apply. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze system architecture and identify critical performance paths * Provide data\-driven recommendations for platform performance improvements * Enhance load testing methodologies, tools, and best practices within the team * Document and communicate test plans, results, and technical insights clearly * Optimize identified bottlenecks to improve platform scalability and stability * Develop and implement limits enforcement mechanisms across platform entry points * Support continuous integration and deployment processes to maintain platform health * Monitor platform metrics using Prometheus and ELK to ensure operational excellence * Leverage OpenTelemetry for performance tracing and diagnostics * Engage with cross\-functional teams to align platform governance strategies with business goals * Drive initiatives to proactively manage resource allocation and fair use across the platform * Mentor team members to foster growth and technical expertise * Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to platform governance and ecommerce **Requirements** * Minimum of 5 years of relevant software engineering experience in complex, scalable systems * Strong experience with PHP and proficiency in Go or Scala programming languages with readiness to work across all three languages * Expertise with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Elastic Stack (ELK) for monitoring and performance analysis * Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure and microservices architectures * Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines * Solid problem\-solving and debugging skills with a focus on system performance * Prior experience in the ecommerce domain including store operations, catalog management, and checkout workflows * Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse technical and non\-technical audiences * Proactive attitude with a strong drive to identify challenges and implement solutions * Growth mindset with eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving challenges * Upper\-Intermediate English proficiency (B2\) for effective communication across teams **Nice to have** * Familiarity with distributed systems and event\-driven architectures * Experience in scalability and performance testing including load generation and monitoring * Expertise in automation for testing, data collection, and reporting * Hands\-on experience with load testing tools such as K6, JMeter, or Blazemeter * Prior exposure to Scala programming language **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.