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.

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

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