Remote PHP Development Manager

Salary :$160,000 - 165,000 per yearRequirements :I hold an advanced degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.I have over 5 years of industry experience.I have a minimum of 2 years of experience in leading engineering teams.My development background includes proficiency with PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.I possess experience working with distributed services.I am familiar with Scrum Agile methodologies.I have hands-on engineering experience and have led technical projects.I am knowledgeable in AI technologies, including GitHub CoPilot Agent, Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.Responsibilities :I operate at a Senior-level developer capacity.I collaborate with an architecture guild to propose, test, implement, and promote effective architectural designs for Aptive.I am responsible for the technical metrics of my team, including agile delivery and service KPIs.I work alongside the Scrum Master to prioritize tasks and manage their distribution across the team.I handle the technical debt backlog and communicate its value to the Product Owner to aid in prioritizing business features.I motivate and manage the performance of individual team members.I communicate risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies effectively.I balance the delivery of features with stability, technical debt, and code quality.I strive to drive consistency in our development and quality assurance processes and standards.I identify and resolve roadblocks that impede team members' progress.I engage closely with other engineering managers, UX teams, product managers, and Scrum teams to innovate solutions for technical challenges.I manage changes to support the teams in rapidly delivering stable, high-performing, and reliable code.I seek out training opportunities, improve development processes, and contribute to the creation of excellent delivery teams.I drive the implementation of product features through planning, execution, and review stages.I hold my team accountable and ensure adherence to company coding and architectural standards, while also focusing on their productivity and the success of our products.I regularly assess team performance and conduct retrospectives for continual improvement.I report team progress metrics to senior leadership to keep them informed.I embody the qualities of an ideal team player--humble, hungry, and smart--while maintaining strong communication and relationships with all team members.I monitor and enhance the efficiency of my team's code and the stability of our products, dedicating 50% of my time to improving code and schema architecture.I ensure timely releases within each sprint and engage in peer reviews.Technologies :ChatGPTGitHubSupportJavaScriptMySQLProduct OwnerUX UI DesignMore :As an Engineering Manager on Aptive's Engineering team, I play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction and delivery of our solutions, platform, and products.I am seeking candidates with experience in building software platforms and scalable computing infrastructure, a strong understanding of emerging technologies, and the capability to develop products that serve both internal and external customer needs.This is a full-time, remote position with a compensation range of $160,000 - $165,000, plus a 10% managerial bonus.Our offerings include group health, dental and vision plans, pet insurance, life insurance, and EAP benefits, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching, paid holidays and time off, opportunities for advancement, and a vibrant company culture.Aptive Environmental is a pest control service provider operating in 34 states across the US.Established in 2015 by Vess Pearson and David Royce, we aspire to become a globally recognized brand.Our achievements include being featured in Inc.Magazine's Best in Business list in 2021 and recognized as one of the top workplaces by Glassdoor in 2019.We are proud members of the EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and partner with the United Nations Foundation's United to Beat Malaria initiative to combat malaria.Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time.If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter.last updated 37 week of 2025.