Architect and develop high-quality, scalable, and resilient backend systems using PHP and Laravel.
Design and optimize APIs, ensuring security, performance, and maintainability for internal and external consumers.
Lead complex integrations across multiple databases, including MySQL and MongoDB, and search engines like Elasticsearch.
Ensure system scalability and performance, optimizing query efficiency and backend services.
Oversee Docker-based deployments, refining containerization strategies for reliability and scalability.
Define and enforce engineering best practices, conducting deep-dive code reviews and architectural discussions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact features.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve system performance, security, and scalability.
Guide and mentor senior and junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical production and UAT issues, ensuring fast resolution and long-term fixes.
Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployment and testing automation.
Champion API documentation best practices, ensuring clarity and consistency with Swagger or similar tools.

Requirements

10+ years of software development experience in backend systems, with a focus on high-scale SaaS platforms.
7+ years of experience in PHP and Laravel development at an advanced architectural level.
7+ years of experience in MySQL development, including advanced data modeling and query optimization.
Strong expertise in MongoDB or equivalent document database and Elasticsearch, optimizing indexing and search performance.
Proven experience leading architectural decisions, making trade-offs between scalability, security, and maintainability, at the application and the data tier levels.
Extensive experience in API design and optimization, ensuring robustness and scalability.
Advanced experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes is a plus.
Deep understanding of, and experience with, DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native infrastructure.
Experience integrating and maintaining third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and security compliance.
Strong understanding of agile development methodologies, with experience in technical leadership within agile teams.
Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, capable of resolving complex production issues quickly and efficiently.
Experience mentoring senior and junior developers, fostering growth and technical excellence.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

An awesome culture where you will be empowered, make an impact, and learn a ton.
Open time-off policy.
An excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
401(k)/RRSP plan with company match.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

PHPLaravelMySQLMongoDBElasticsearchAPI designDockerCI/CDKubernetesagile development

Soft skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationmentoringcollaborationtechnical excellencedebuggingarchitectural decision-makingcross-functional teamworkfostering growth

Certifications

Degree in Computer Science