I’m Tim Green, a professional Technical Lead and Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development, architecture, and team leadership. I specialise in PHP, Laravel, API development, Magento, MACH architectures, Linux server administration, and Cloud-based infrastructure, with a strong focus on extensibility, CI/CD, and TDD. Over the years I’ve led distributed teams of junior and senior developers, delivered proof-of-concepts, conducted technical assessments, and steered sprint planning to align technical delivery with business goals. I’m passionate about building forward‑compatible, scalable solutions and fostering cultures of continuous improvement. I mentor engineers, champion best practices, and focus on delivering maintainable, modular software that performs at scale while remaining secure and reliable. I value diplomacy and collaboration, listening carefully, and acting with integrity to drive innovation and reliable delivery.

Tim Green

I’m Tim Green, a professional Technical Lead and Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development, architecture, and team leadership. I specialise in PHP, Laravel, API development, Magento, MACH architectures, Linux server administration, and Cloud-based infrastructure, with a strong focus on extensibility, CI/CD, and TDD. Over the years I’ve led distributed teams of junior and senior developers, delivered proof-of-concepts, conducted technical assessments, and steered sprint planning to align technical delivery with business goals. I’m passionate about building forward‑compatible, scalable solutions and fostering cultures of continuous improvement. I mentor engineers, champion best practices, and focus on delivering maintainable, modular software that performs at scale while remaining secure and reliable. I value diplomacy and collaboration, listening carefully, and acting with integrity to drive innovation and reliable delivery.

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I’m Tim Green, a professional Technical Lead and Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development, architecture, and team leadership. I specialise in PHP, Laravel, API development, Magento, MACH architectures, Linux server administration, and Cloud-based infrastructure, with a strong focus on extensibility, CI/CD, and TDD. Over the years I’ve led distributed teams of junior and senior developers, delivered proof-of-concepts, conducted technical assessments, and steered sprint planning to align technical delivery with business goals.

I’m passionate about building forward‑compatible, scalable solutions and fostering cultures of continuous improvement. I mentor engineers, champion best practices, and focus on delivering maintainable, modular software that performs at scale while remaining secure and reliable. I value diplomacy and collaboration, listening carefully, and acting with integrity to drive innovation and reliable delivery.

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Work Experience

Principal Software Engineer at Tradebyte
October 1, 2023 - Present
Leading a dynamic team of junior and senior developers, producing proof-of-concepts, conducting technical assessments, planning sprints, and ensuring alignment with Definition of Ready/Definition of Done. Managing AWS-based infrastructure, championing CI/CD with GitLab CI and ArgoCD, and mentoring the team in Laravel 11 to build modular, scalable microservices. Driving best practices across the stack and ensuring forward-compatibility with business goals.
Senior Software Engineer at ANS Group (UKFast)
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2023
Developing API integrations for private cloud services, using Laravel to interface with 3rd party platforms such as VMware NSX-T to deploy, maintain, and configure cloud infrastructure resources (VPCs, Routers, Networks, Load Balancers). Focus on API Development, Test Automation, and CI/CD.
Senior Developer/Technical Lead at Totally Wicked
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Led development, maintenance, and project work across multiple brands. Implemented coding standards and best practices, managed migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2, designed and built custom modules, and established CI/CD with Docker environments and GitLab Pipelines. Oversaw multiple codebases across Drupal, WordPress, Magento, and BRICK, including reverse engineering and rework to prepare for Magento-focused modernization.
Development & Systems Manager (Interim) at Totally Wicked
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Took temporary ownership of IT operations following the departure of the Head of IT. Managed the migration to a unified platform, expanded the development team, supported SAP Business One integration with Task Centre, and coordinated Magento migration and custom module development to integrate with SAP B1.
Senior Developer - Mamas & Papas at Mamas & Papas, Huddersfield
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Led refactoring and redevelopment of the promotions system using a Symfony-based framework, implemented site-wide security optimisations, and contributed to internationalisation efforts to support replatforming activities.
Senior Developer - SportsShoes at SportsShoes, Shipley
April 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Led internationalisation efforts (I18N), standardised development methodologies, and improved version control practices to support multi-language and multi-currency capabilities.
Web Developer at Damart
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Maintained and developed Damart’s international web presence across multiple regions, migrating from OS Commerce to standardized platforms, delivering new features, and ensuring PCI-DSS compliance. Recruited and managed contractors to implement changes and conducted code reviews to ensure standards.
Senior Developer / Technical Manager at Wilson-Cooke Ltd
March 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
Promoted to Technical Manager while continuing senior development duties. Led a team of eight, introduced formal workload management, implemented version control (Subversion), and established backup procedures. Engaged with clients for quotations and technology input.
Senior Developer at Wilson-Cooke Ltd
July 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010
Led long-term projects for major clients (notably Thomas Cook Sport), evolving an e-commerce platform into a broader business system with integrations to SAP B1, Ticketmaster, and other systems. Provided 24/7/365 server and infrastructure support, and contributed to Linux administration.
IT Consultant/Author
September 1, 2001 - July 1, 2006
Provided e-commerce, B2B, training, web development, and authoring services. Ported Delphi-based applications to web, delivered tutorials and proof-of-concept applications, and authored books and extensions related to PHP development and Dreamweaver.

Education

A Level at Leigh College, Leigh, Greater Manchester
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
9 O-Levels at Byrchall High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1985

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment