Manychat is hiring a
Backend Tech Lead

Summary

Join our team as a highly skilled Backend Tech Lead to lead the development efforts working with one of our cross-functional teams. We're looking for someone with 5+ years of experience in PHP development, high-level technical expertise, and strong leadership skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in a product team as a PHP developer (we use PHP 8)
• High level of hands-on technical experience in software development and architecture, with several years of experience working as a senior software developer
• Ability to use relational databases (we use PostgreSQL)
• Experience in writing testable code and test cases
• Profound expertise in back-end software development and system design
• Experience in Agile values and principles

Responsibilities

• Tech leadership and decision making about architecture and other technical aspects of the product
• Ensure timely delivery of new features, maintain existing ones
• Establish high engineering excellence metrics
• Actively contribute to resolving challenges by participating in code reviews, system design discussions, and occasionally engaging in hands-on coding to support and coach team members
• Actively participate in building and maintaining the technical roadmap

Benefits

• Candidates outside of Barcelona can start onboarding and complete the probation period remotely with further relocation to the city for a hybrid work format
• Relocation support through airplane tickets, accommodations for up to three weeks, and a relocation bonus
• Professional development budget for relevant conference tickets, training programs, or courses
• Flexible benefits plan to choose the perks that fit your needs
• Health insurance, including dentistry, psychology sessions, nutrition consultations, surgery, and travel assistance
• Free meals and snacks in the office
• Hybrid work format to choose between home and office