Senior PHP Developer

Description

We’re a fast-growing Canadian startup focused on delivering digital information and solutions to customers around the world. Our development projects are at the heart of what we do — and so is our dev team. We value creativity, ownership, and smart engineering.

As a Senior PHP Developer, you’ll play a key role in our product’s growth. You’ll take on leadership responsibilities within the dev team and work closely with our Lead Developer to build and scale our core systems.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain server-side code using PHP and related technologies.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Design and implement APIs for seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application functionality, performance, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in web development.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain database schemas, queries, and indexing to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of code, processes, and API specifications to facilitate collaboration and future maintenance.
• Implement and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and other testing methodologies to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Participate in setting up and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline the deployment process.
• Assist project managers in estimating project timelines and deliverables and provide technical insights during project planning and execution.

You are our ideal candidate if you have:

• Demonstrated experience working as a PHP Backend Developer or in a similar role, showcasing a strong track record of successful projects.
• Strong knowledge of PHP 8 and MySQL, along with proficiency in related frameworks (e.g. Laravel 9+), enabling the development of robust and efficient applications.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services, allowing for seamless integration and communication between different systems.
• Led and managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals to drive project success and continuous improvement.
• Solid experience with version control systems (e.g. Git), ensuring effective management of code versions and collaboration with team members.
• Proven ability to manage inter-system integrations, facilitating smooth data flow and interoperability between different software platforms.
• Solid understanding of database design, architecture and optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a productive and cohesive work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to both technical and non-technical users at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks: Experience in using PHP Unit or similar testing frameworks.
• Understanding of security best practices: Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS) and how to prevent them.

Nice to Have:

Experience with AWS

**WebRTC, FFMPEG, Apple Low-Latency HLS or SRT

Knowledge of Transcoder, nDVR,RTMP and DRM features**

Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Understanding of DevOps practices.

Experience with containerization technologies: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Knowledge of modern PHP features and standards: Familiarity with PHP 7/8 features and PSR standards.

Experience with NoSQL databases: Knowledge of databases like MongoDB, Redis, etc.

And most importantly, you must meet ALL of the following:

• Self-driven and self-motivated

• Able to Work independently to complete tasks without micromanagement

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

• Fluency in English both written and oral is a requirement for this position.

• Ability to communicate clearly and organize thoughts in writing is necessary

Educational Requirements

• We prefer candidates have a minimum completion of a Bachelors degree in a related field such as computer science, engineering, or software development.

• However – all candidates who can demonstrate technical aptitude and a solid understanding of the above requirements will be considered regardless of educational background.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Includes base salary and profit-sharing pool
• Remote Flexibility: Fully remote work, flexible hours, generous PTO and sick leave
• Startup Impact: Small, agile team where your voice matters and you can shape the product and architecture
• Growth & Innovation: Work with a modern tech stack, fast career growth opportunities, and no micromanagement
• Team Culture: Annual company retreat, collaborative and supportive environment