Senior PHP Developer

Senior PHP (Laravel) Backend Developer

**5 days/week on-site in Markham office**

Frontier is seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our dynamic IT team. As a PHP Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications that power our web and mobile platforms. You will collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to create robust and scalable solutions.

Your role will involve crafting efficient and reusable code, optimizing application performance, and ensuring high availability and security of our backend infrastructure. By leveraging the latest technologies and best practices, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our users.

The key responsibilities and how you will make an impact:

• 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 cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• 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.

Why join us? (Brace yourself…)

• We offer competitive compensation
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits Plan (100% Employer-paid Premiums on eligible benefits)
• Corporate Goodlife Membership Discount
• Continuous Learning Assistance Program reimbursing up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Group RRSP (Non-match)
• 15 Vacation Days to start and scale to 20 Vacation Days.
• Paid Religious Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Flexibility to help you balance work and life
• Supportive leadership team and Culture Committee that works to maintain a positive culture
• Competitive yet collaborative work environment
• Fully stocked snacks, team BBQs and other company paid meals (we love to eat!)