Lead Web Developer (WordPress / PHP) with French

Proxiad SEE is an IT consulting and software development company, part of Proxiad Group France. Operating in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, we employ over 250 professionals skilled in various sectors: healthcare, finance, e-commerce and retail, transport & logistics, and procurement. We are also the company behind two software solutions for office work – our workplace management software, Desk Buddy, and our performance management software, GROW.

Our partner is a major French private higher education platform, specializing in work-study programs across management, digital, and creative fields. We are currently seeking a Lead Web Developer (WordPress / PHP) with French. Under the responsibility of the Web Manager, the Lead Developer ensures the technical coordination of web projects and contributes to the operational supervision of the development team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the technical design of evolutions in collaboration with the Product Owner and developers, ensuring robustness, maintainability, and scalability. 
• Drive key technical decisions (architecture, frameworks, tools) and ensure their alignment with business needs and IS standards.
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap within the scope, in collaboration with the Web Manager and PO, to plan structural evolutions, necessary redesigns, or version upgrades.
• Support developers in their growth: promote pair programming, mentoring, and feedback.
• Conduct active technology watch to propose improvements and technical innovations. 
• Test new tools, methods, or frameworks that could improve quality and productivity

Requirements:

• Proficiency in WordPress and PHP development. 
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript ES6 and familiarity with jQuery. 
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors (such as SASS). 
• Experience with a PHP framework is a plus for future developments. 
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles (modularity, scalability, maintainability). 
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker. Proficiency with CI/CD tools, particularly Argo and GitLab. 
• Application of SOLID, DRY, and KISS principles in software design. Knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript. Experience with SQL databases and REST APIs

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure, Docker, and Git
  
• Experience with AI tools is considered an advantage
  

Benefits:

• Hybrid work model with a minimum of two days per month onsite. Remote options available
• 25 days of paid annual leave
• Additional health insurance package (including dental and optical services)
• Language classes and L&D opportunities
• Internal recognition system with different levels of financial bonuses
• Team buildings, game nights, hikes and many other social events
• Presents for your work anniversary, birthday, etc., employee discounts

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.