Product Lead - Software Engineer (PHP/Drupal)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Product Lead - Software Engineer with deep expertise in PHP and Drupal to join our platform team. This role is for someone who thinks like a product engineerowning outcomes, driving iterative delivery, and ensuring the technical execution aligns with user needs and business goals. You will lead development efforts, collaborate across functions, and contribute to a product operating model focused on value delivery, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineering & Delivery

Own end-to-end delivery of product features, from discovery to deployment and iteration.

Translate product requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions using PHP and Drupal.

Deliver in small, testable increments and participate in regular demos to validate value.

Monitor system performance, reliability, and operational metrics to drive improvements.

Technical Leadership

Lead and mentor developers in PHP/Drupal best practices and product engineering principles.

Ensure code quality, security, and compliance with architectural standards.

Collaborate with product managers, AI engineers, and data teams to co-design solutions.

Participate in and facilitate peer code reviews and technical planning sessions.

Collaboration & Communication

Work within a cross-functional team to align technical execution with product goals.

Raise blockers early and communicate technical trade-offs clearly.

Maintain clear documentation for features, systems, and decisions.

Support team members in delivering value and meeting shared objectives.

Product Mindset Execution

Focus on measurable outcomesusability, adoption, system performance, and business KPIs.

Treat technical and architectural decisions as hypotheses to be validated through delivery and feedback.

Iterate quickly based on stakeholder input and data insights.

Ensure features are always demo-ready and aligned with user and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering with strong expertise in PHP and Drupal.

Proven experience in a product-driven development environment, preferably within agile or product operating models.

Strong understanding of modern PHP frameworks, Drupal architecture, and backend integrations.

Experience leading technical projects or mentoring developers.

Ability to work collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Excellent communication skills and a proactive, outcome-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.

Experience with API design, data integration, and system scalability.

Knowledge of accessibility, security, and performance best practices.

Exposure to AI or data-driven product development is a plus.

Success Indicators

Features delivered iteratively and aligned with product goals.

High code quality and system reliability with minimal rework.

Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication of technical decisions.

Leadership in technical reviews, planning, and knowledge sharing.

Consistent contribution to product outcomes and team growth.