# Lead Software Engineer - PHP / full-stack at The Next Chapter W&S

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- **Company:** The Next Chapter W&S (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/the-next-chapter-w-s)
- **Location:** Netherlands
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** PHP, Javascript, Typescript, Vue.js, Microservices, AWS, MySQL, Docker, Leadership, Mentoring, DevOps, CI/CD, AI development, Resource planning, Technical alignment
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-11
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-12
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.thenextchapter.nl/jobs/8207074-lead-software-engineer-php-full-stack (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/lead-software-engineer-php-full-stack-the-next-chapter-ws

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead the development team: run weekly 1:1s, performance reviews, resource planning and operational meetings.
- Drive technical alignment across teams, set architecture and compliance/security standards.
- Own product development execution: translate PRDs with Product Managers into technical plans, tasks and deliveries.
- Coach and mentor developers; raise team capability through pair-programming, code reviews and career development.
- Improve engineering processes: CI/CD, testing, release practices, and developer tooling—champion AI-assisted development where appropriate.
- Deliver high-quality full-stack features using PHP, JS/TS and Vue; own deployments, monitoring and incident response.

Requirements:
- Proven software development experience with PHP and frontend stacks (JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue.js) and microservices.
- Experience with AWS, MySQL, Docker, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code patterns.
- Prior people-management or tech-lead experience, comfortable handling HR matters and performance coaching.
- Strong system design, debugging and delivery skills; ability to write and review clean, maintainable code.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development (agents/skills) and willingness to lead adoption.
- Excellent communication skills, proactive mindset and ability to prioritize across product and engineering needs.

## Responsibilities

You will act as the bridge between technology, the team, and management, focusing on leadership, technical excellence, and operational control. Responsibilities include coaching team members, managing resource planning, and driving the transition toward AI-driven development.

## Requirements

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in software development with expertise in PHP, Javascript, and cloud infrastructure. You must possess strong leadership skills, experience in mentoring teams, and a proactive approach to technical problem-solving and quality assurance.

## FAQ

- **Is this Lead Software Engineer - PHP / full-stack role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-11. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check The Next Chapter W&S's site before applying.
- **Does The Next Chapter W&S offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on The Next Chapter W&S's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Netherlands. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: PHP, Javascript, Typescript, Vue.js, Microservices, AWS, MySQL, Docker, Leadership, Mentoring, DevOps, CI/CD, AI development, Resource planning, Technical alignment.

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