Lead Dev PHP eCommerce IBEXA

The Lead Dev PHP eCommerce at IBEXA is responsible for managing all development related to the eCommerce ecosystem, focusing heavily on the booking site for vacation stays. This role involves prioritizing needs from the eCommerce team, evaluating technical feasibility, conducting development cycles, and delivering both front-end and back-end solutions, while dually leading a junior developer.

To qualify for the Lead Dev PHP eCommerce role at IBEXA, candidates should have at least five years of experience as a full-stack eCommerce developer. Mastery of PHP, Symfony, and the CMS Ibexa is essential, alongside skills in API integration and database management (both relational and non-relational).

At IBEXA, candidates can anticipate a collaborative work environment within a dedicated IT team of about 15 professionals. The focus is on internalizing eCommerce developments, and communication between different teams is encouraged to improve project outcomes, providing a stimulating workplace culture.

Employees at IBEXA enjoy various benefits, including the possibility of telecommuting two days per week after the trial period. Additionally, employees receive perks like a week’s free stay at any of the vacation clubs each year and discounted rates for personal stays, enhancing work-life balance.

The Lead Dev PHP eCommerce plays a vital role in the growth of IBEXA by improving the eCommerce platform’s performance and integrating new features that enhance user experience, thereby driving more bookings and increasing revenue, which directly contributes to the company's overall success.

When addressing this question, focus on specific projects where you used PHP and Symfony to build or enhance an eCommerce platform. Mention any challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and emphasize the impact your work had on the project outcomes.

To answer this question, explain your approach to task prioritization, such as using project management tools, setting deadlines, or involving team members in decision-making. Provide examples from past experiences that demonstrate your effectiveness in handling multiple tasks responsibly.

Discuss specific optimization strategies you have successfully employed in the past, such as caching solutions, database query optimization, or front-end performance enhancements. Tailor your answer to show understanding of the unique needs of an eCommerce platform.

Highlight your experience with API integration by discussing specific APIs you've worked with, the challenges of integration, and how you ensured smooth functionality. Emphasize your understanding of RESTful services and GraphQL where applicable.

Share your strategies for staying abreast of the latest PHP development trends, such as participating in online communities, attending workshops, or engaging with relevant literature. Mention how this continual learning helps you apply new technologies and techniques to your work effectively.

Provide a concise account of a project where you took the lead, detailing your leadership style, how you motivated the team, and the project's success metrics. Focus on your ability to communicate effectively and manage team dynamics.

Discuss your familiarity with version control systems like Git and collaboration platforms such as GitHub or Bitbucket. Share how these tools have improved your workflow and communication in past projects.

Illustrate your methodical approach to debugging by sharing specific techniques you use, such as logging, automated testing, and peer code reviews. Describe how this process ensures the quality and reliability of your code.

When answering, share a specific example of a challenging feature implementation, detailing the obstacles encountered and the strategies you devised to address them, showcasing your problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Answer this by mentioning the practices you implement to maintain code quality, such as code reviews, writing unit tests, and following coding standards. Emphasize how these practices contribute to better maintainability and performance of eCommerce systems.