We’re building the next generation of digital commerce platforms — including subscriptions, order management, and fulfilment microservices — and we’re looking for a PHP Tech Lead to guide the way. This isn’t a pure coding role or a pure manager role — it’s about owning technical direction, challenging vendors, and ensuring scalable, high-quality solutions in a complex retail environment. The Role Lead the design and development of PHP-based microservices for subscriptions, order management, and fulfilment; Review and validate agency code (PHP, API, middleware), holding external partners accountable for quality and performance; Provide technical guidance and architectural direction across digital initiatives; Work with the Solutions Architect and Product Owners to align technical delivery with business outcomes; and Balance hands-on technical depth with leadership and oversight of agency/vendor output. What We’re Looking For Strong PHP backend development experience in enterprise/eCommerce environments; Experience designing and reviewing microservices architectures; Background in eCommerce platforms (Magento, Shopify Plus, Laravel, Symfony, or similar); Knowledge of ERP/OMS/middleware integrations (order flow, payments, fulfilment); Ability to challenge solutions, spot risks, and guide scalable designs; and Excellent communication skills to work across product, business, and vendor teams. Why Join Us? Be the technical authority driving major digital commerce projects; Shape new subscription and order management platforms in a high-traffic retail ecosystem; and Salary $160k–$170k super with hybrid flexibility. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Matt Kirk at u&u on matt.kirk@uandu.com quoting reference number 42651 . At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
