We are looking for a driven and experienced **Lead PHP Developer** who specializes in optimizing performance and scalability for platform governance and resource management. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, building, and deploying solutions that proactively manage platform limits, ensuring stability and equitable resource allocation over time. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Collaborate with engineering teams to gain insight into system architecture and pinpoint critical performance factors * Deliver recommendations for system enhancements based on data analysis * Advance load testing strategies, tools, and standards within the Platform Governance group * Prepare comprehensive documentation and share findings from test plans and results * Address and resolve platform bottlenecks to boost efficiency * Design and implement systems to enforce limits across multiple platform access points **Requirements** * Minimum 5 years of hands\-on experience with PHP and proficiency in either Go or Scala, with readiness to work across all three languages * At least one year of experience leading and managing development teams * Practical experience with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and ELK * Knowledge of cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure * Understanding of microservices architecture * Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance * Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities * Background in ecommerce, including familiarity with store operations, catalog management, and checkout workflows * English language skills, both written and spoken, at B2\+ level or higher **Nice to have** * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences * Demonstrates initiative and actively seeks out new challenges and solutions * Growth\-oriented mindset, enthusiastic about learning new technologies and adapting to evolving needs * Interest or experience in ecommerce, with awareness of the specific performance requirements of online retail **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.