Job Description:
Lead PHP (Laravel) Developer
DigiTech Marketing is growing, and we are searching for a Lead PHP (Laravel) Developer to take ownership of our backend architecture and lead a team of WordPress developers as we scale our iGaming platforms.
We're looking for a hands-on technical leader with strong PHP/Laravel expertise, who can both architect and deliver, while mentoring a team and driving best practices across multiple web properties.
Our Dev team builds tools and faces complex challenges while successfully delivering our product to users worldwide, from England to Nigeria and Canada to India.
Join us to lead high-growth products, scale our expanding network, build robust backend systems, and ensure performance, availability, and scalability across all our platforms.
About DigiTech Marketing
DigiTech Marketing is a GameTech company that focuses on all aspects of the iGaming industry. From performance marketing and brand operations, up to our own in-house tech development.
This 360-degree approach is powered by 50+ committed professionals. The core team and management have been active in the scene since 2010. We are already part of an established network, with partnerships spanning over 30+ countries worldwide.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Leading the design, architecture, and development of scalable backend systems using PHP (Laravel)
Managing and mentoring a team of WordPress developers, ensuring code quality and best practices
Overseeing multiple web platforms (primarily WordPress-based) and their integration with custom backend services
Defining technical direction, architecture decisions, and development standards
Collaborating with product, marketing, and SEO teams to build high-performance, SEO-friendly platforms
Ensuring system performance, scalability, uptime, and reliability
Reviewing code, conducting technical audits, and improving existing systems
Investigating and resolving complex technical issues
Driving DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes
Required Skills:
6+ years of experience in PHP development
Strong hands-on experience with Laravel (architecture, APIs, scalable systems)
Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams
Solid experience with WordPress (custom themes, plugins, performance optimization)
Strong understanding of SEO-friendly architectures and high-traffic websites
Experience with MySQL / MariaDB
Good knowledge of Docker and containerized environments
Strong problem-solving and system design skills
Professional spoken and written English
Nice to have:
Experience with microservices architecture and Domain Driven Design
Experience with REST APIs and integrations
Familiarity with caching layers and performance optimization
Experience with AWS or Azure
CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows
Monitoring tools (Grafana, Graylog, etc.)
Front-end understanding (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React)
What We Offer:
Competitive salary based on experience
Clear path to technical leadership and team scaling
High-impact role with ownership across multiple platforms
Fun and fast-paced iGaming environment
Flexible working hours
Smart casual dress code
All the tech gear you need
Location:
This position requires full-time, on-site employment in Kallithea, Athens, Greece.