Digital Virgo is hiring a Lead Developer PHP to play a strategic role within our technical team. You will join an innovative company recognized for its expertise in telecom payments and digital content monetization.

What You'll Do

Supervise and develop the skills of an internationally distributed backend developer team.
Organize team rituals including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Conduct code reviews, promote best practices, and guarantee technical quality.
Collaborate with the Country Manager and Product Managers to estimate tasks, prioritize backlogs, and plan sprints.
Monitor project progress, raise alerts, and adjust resources as needed.
Ensure adherence to schedules and technical commitments.
Provide clear and regular reporting on development progress to product, tech, and management teams.
Anticipate technical risks and propose solutions.
Coordinate interactions with QA, DevOps, security, and support teams.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience in PHP development.
2+ years in a Lead Developer or Tech Lead role with direct team management.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and planning/tracking tools like Jira.
Proficiency in steering technical projects, managing priorities, and making quick decisions.
Ability to work remotely with multicultural teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
Solution-oriented mindset, autonomy, collaborative spirit, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Nice to Have

An interest in artificial intelligence or experience with AI tools is a definite asset.

Technical Stack

PHP 8+, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, REST API
Docker, CI/CD (GitLab), PHPStorm, AWS
Git, GitLab, JIRA, Confluence

Benefits & Compensation

A technical leadership role on a strategic international platform.
A stable, growing company with a clear product vision.
A dynamic international environment blending technical rigor and innovation.
Flexible remote work and modern offices in Aix-en-Provence.
Attractive compensation based on profile, plus benefits (health insurance, meal vouchers, etc.).