Back-End PHP Developer

OptiRoi Media; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Intermediate Software Developer, working on global web properties and APIs. This role offers the flexibility of remote work with a vibrant team committed to delivering impressive features. You'll engage in clean coding practices while leveraging your expertise in PHP and back-end development.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Health Insurance

Health and wellness benefit of $500

Lightspeed equity scheme

Flexible paid time off policy

Paid leave for new parents

Mental health services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in back-end development.
• Extensive experience with PHP.
• Entry-level to intermediate Docker knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to deliver product features and functionality.
• Help code & design key services like APIs and microservices.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

Skills

PHP

Back-end development

Docker

Design Patterns

UNIX/Linux

Git/Github

Job description

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We are looking for an Intermediate Software Developer to work on Lightspeed’s Marketing global web properties, APIs, microservices, and devops. Reporting to the Web Development Manager, you will be a part of a small but effective and agile team consisting of Front-end and Back-end Developers.

For this role, you should be located in Canada and able to work within EST / EDT hours. We offer a choice of fully remote, partially remote, or fully office-based work environments (in cities with local offices).

What you’ll be responsible for :

• Work as part of a team to deliver product features and functionality
• Help code & design our key services (websites, APIs, and microservices)
• Develop clean, maintainable, and scalable code
• Clearly estimate and scope features
• Take part in peer code reviews & brainstorming sessions

What you’ll be bringing to the team :

• 3+ years of experience in back-end development
• Extensive experience with PHP
• Entry-level to intermediate Docker knowledge
• Good understanding of Design Patterns such as MVC
• Basic proficiency in a UNIX / Linux environment
• Experience with Git / Github

Even better if you have hands-on experience with (but not necessary) :

• DevOps
• Docker, Bash, Composer, Xdebug
• Web caching systems (ex : Redis)
• Cloudflare and DNS record management
• CI / CD (ex : CircleCi)
• Building & interacting with APIs
• Relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture, and the option of fully remote work
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day
• Opportunity to make a difference; help merchants grow their businesses and become more successful by creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
• Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family

and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry :

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Health Insurance
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services

Who we are :

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE : LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX : LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial : we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day.