Tech Lead - Card Not Present Team - Remote

Overview

As the Tech Lead for our Card Not Present team at NMI, you will guide the technical direction, architecture, and execution of our core applications and services. You will collaborate with Product, SRE, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions. This role combines hands-on PHP expertise with strong leadership, architectural vision, and the ability to mentor and inspire engineers.

In Short

• Lead a high-performing PHP development team.
• Mentor engineers and guide best practices.
• Define and evolve PHP architecture for scalability.
• Drive the adoption of modern frameworks and tools.
• Ensure high-quality code through peer reviews and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with DevOps/SRE for application reliability.
• Implement security best practices for PHP applications.
• Advocate for process improvements and automation.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in PHP and backend development.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience with PHP, preferably Laravel or Symfony.
• Strong skills with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Expertise in RESTful and/or GraphQL API development.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers and drive technical direction.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture is a bonus.
• Scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or PowerShell is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $130,000 - $160,000 + bonus.
• A remote first culture!
• Flex PTO.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Company volunteer days.