Description:

MyEdSpace is seeking a Tech Lead with expertise in Laravel to lead a remote team in building AI-enhanced EdTech solutions.
The company operates on a Laravel-centric stack, utilizing modern technologies such as FilamentPHP, Livewire, Inertia.js, Alpine.js, React.js, and Vue.js.
The role involves leading and mentoring a team of 3-4 full-stack engineers, focusing on architecture and development, frontend guidance, mentorship, technical decision-making, innovation, and operational excellence.
The Tech Lead will design and implement scalable solutions primarily within the Laravel ecosystem, ensuring high-quality code and practices.
The position requires collaboration with the VP of Engineering and product teams on system architecture and technology choices.
The company promotes a fully remote work culture with async-friendly workflows and emphasizes individual autonomy and measurable results.

Requirements:

Candidates must have expert-level knowledge of Laravel and the surrounding PHP ecosystem.
A pragmatic problem-solving approach and a strong shipping mentality focused on delivering customer value are essential.
Significant experience with modern Laravel tools, specifically FilamentPHP, Livewire, and ideally Laravel Vapor, is required.
Proven experience in leading or mentoring engineers, guiding technical direction, and uplifting team members is necessary.
Solid experience in building and consuming APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) is required.
Proficiency with React.js and/or Vue.js, along with a strong understanding of component-based architecture and state management, is essential.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of database design and querying (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
Experience with automated testing (PHPUnit, Pest), GitHub Actions, PHPStan, Rector, and CI/CD pipelines is required.
Excellent written communication skills are essential for a remote, asynchronous environment.
Proficiency in using collaboration tools for async communication and project management (e.g., Linear, Slack, Jira, Miro, Notion) is necessary.
Candidates must be able to maintain significant overlap with UK working hours and have 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or a related field.

The position offers a highly competitive salary with bonus potential.
It is fully remote, allowing work from anywhere with flexibility, provided there is significant overlap with UK timezone.
Employees will have the opportunity to build technology that directly improves educational outcomes for children globally.
The role involves working with a modern stack on a legacy-free codebase, tackling interesting technical challenges.
There are growth opportunities to be a key technical leader in a rapidly scaling, Series A funded startup.
Employees will collaborate with a talented global team of engineers, designers, and educators in an async-friendly environment.
Team meetups in the UK are offered, with all expenses covered.
Access to cutting-edge AI tools and productivity software is provided to help employees perform their best work.
The company values integrity, excellence, learning, and purposeful innovation.
The application process is transparent and efficient, consisting of CV screening, interviews, technical discussions, and final conversations.