**Company overview** CapsLock builds exceptional IT marketing solutions for large partners from North America. We create a unique marketing platform to deliver high\-quality service across multiple industries. **Role overview** CapsLock is looking to hire a highly skilled Web Development Team Lead with a strong background in PHP (primary) and Golang to lead our engineering team. You will oversee the technical direction of projects, mentor developers, coordinate cross\-team collaboration, and ensure high\-quality delivery across our systems. As a Team Lead, you will balance hands\-on development with leadership responsibilities, driving improvements in architecture, code quality, performance, and development processes. You will also play an essential role in building and scaling the team — participating in hiring, onboarding, skill development, and shaping the engineering culture. We have a strong IT team with a collaborative culture, and you will be a key contributor to the next stage of our web engineering growth. **Responsibilities** **Leadership \& Team Management** * Lead a team of backend developers working with PHP (primary) and Golang. * Mentor developers, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support professional growth. * Oversee daily development workflows and ensure the timely delivery of tasks. * Coordinate collaboration between backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, analysts, and product teams. **Technical Ownership** * Participate in defining and maintaining coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines. * Participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision\-making. * Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality across the team. * Drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and security. **Hands\-On Development** * Develop and maintain backend services using PHP (Symfony) and Golang. * Optimize and refactor existing services and APIs. * Contribute to complex feature development and key architectural changes. * Troubleshoot production issues and support the team with technical blockers. **Process \& Delivery** * Ensure team alignment with Agile practices, sprint planning, and task management in ClickUp. * Improve development workflows, documentation, testing, and CI/CD practices. * Ensure clear communication with product owners and stakeholders. * Participate in hiring and onboarding of new backend developers. Requirements: **Skills \& Background:** * 4\+ years of professional backend development experience. * Strong expertise in PHP (7\.4\+) and frameworks such as Symfony. * Hands\-on experience with Golang for services or new components. * Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean architecture. * Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices. * Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), query optimization, and data modeling. * Experience working with Git, Git\-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. * Familiarity with TDD, DDD, and automated testing approaches. * Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.). * Strong understanding of caching, performance optimization, and API integrations. * Ability to lead a development team, manage priorities, and drive delivery. * Conversational English level. * Strong communication skills, especially written. **Nice to Have:** * Background in system design, architecture review, or technical leadership roles. * A proactive approach to problem\-solving and a positive, collaborative attitude. ******Why do we deserve your attention?** Not only do we offer fair and competitive pay, but we also provide perks and benefits that support your well\-being and growth. Here are some of them: **Remote Work** We are a truly remote\-first company. You choose where you feel the most productive and comfortable to make an impact. **Paid Time Off** Work\-life balance matters to us, and we support it with paid time off for rest, personal time, or simply doing what makes you happy. **Ongoing Learning** We believe in curiosity and growth. That’s why we support continuous learning with workshops, online courses, conferences, and certifications. **Home Office** We help you set up your perfect workspace by covering equipment and furniture expenses, so you can do your best work from home. **Physical Well\-Being** From gym memberships and yoga classes to home workout equipment or even a bicycle, we give you the flexibility to stay active your way. **Unlimited Sick Days** Your health matters. Take the time you need to rest and recover \- we’ll be here when you’re ready to return. **Medical Coverage** We support you and your family with reimbursement for medical insurance and health\-related expenses, including dental care and psychological support. **Co\-Working Space** If you sometimes crave a change of scenery or more social interaction, we’ll cover the full cost of a co\-working space. **Fun Stuff** From gaming nights and fitness challenges to annual retreats at world\-class resorts, we make sure there’s never a shortage of fun and connection.