Staff Software Engineer PHP - Chapter Lead @ Wakacje.pl
Core
Lead the PHP Chapter by defining technical direction, engineering culture, and quality standards across all PHP teams to elevate the discipline at organizational scale.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Chapter Lead)
Builds
Shared tooling, engineering practices, enablement programs, and a unified travel group infrastructure.
Domain
E-commerce and Travel Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PHP language specifications, complex backend systems, coding standards, security guidelines, code reviews, training and mentoring, problem solving, AI tools usage
Preferred skills
legacy systems modernization, Open Source Contributions, Public Speaking
Technologies
PHP, PostgreSQL, PHP Standard Recommendation, SAFe
Responsibilities
Define and evolve PHP coding standards and architectural guidelines; Drive cross-cutting initiatives like shared libraries and modernization efforts; Own the PHP competency framework and design assessment processes; Define interview formats and hiring criteria for PHP roles; Build and sustain a PHP community of practice; Establish governance structures for consistent technical decisions.
Seniority
Staff, strategic leadership with hands-on credibility