Full Stack Engineer II

Push Operations; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Push Operations is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to join a remote-first team serving Canada. You will design and implement features across the stack, from frontend React/React Native to PHP backends and microservices, ensuring performance, security, and scalable architectures.

You will collaborate with design and product teams, contribute to modernization, and tackle production issues while shipping new capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Hands-on execution focus; architecture ownership possible with growth.
• Proficiency with PHP or a related backend framework (Laravel, Symfony, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and database systems (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience integrating frontends and mobile apps with back-end APIs.
• Familiarity with mobile deployment challenges and push notifications.
• Solid testing (unit, integration, E2E) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency with modern AI-driven tools such as Claude Code.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain features across the full stack built using a variety of languages and technologies.
• Front-end: React/React Native web and mobile applications.
• Back-end: PHP (and related frameworks), Node.js, RESTful APIs, microservices.
• Data: database schemas, integrations, and optimization.
• Level up existing systems by contributing to modernization efforts.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues while balancing feature delivery.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to turn requirements into user-friendly solutions.
• Ensure high performance, security, and scalability across systems.
• Build mobile experiences with React Native and integrate with backend services.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code; participate in code reviews.

Skills

Full stack development

PHP

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

Testing

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Mobile development

React/React Native

Code reviews

AI tools

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

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Push is an all-in-one platform that helps businesses grow and scale their companies by simplifying HR, payroll, time tracking, and scheduling. Our purpose is to help our customers free up their time by making people management ridiculously easy, so they can focus on their passion.

The Team:

We're a group of competitive, dedicated people who place a high priority on competence and efficiency, but an even higher stock in engaged and passionate team members who contribute to our culture and make an impact. As part of our rapidly growing team you will play an important and unique role in working towards our mission to help 1 million people do what they love.

Location:

Recently the world has changed so we are changing with it. We’re embracing new ways of working and are constantly adapting our practicesto ensure that wherever you are working from, you feel a part of the team and have everything you need to work comfortably. We are a remote-first company, Pushies can choose to work remotely or from our Downtown Vancouver office.

We are considering eligible candidates for this role from any location across Canada with a sufficient time zone overlap with our Vancouver team.

Job Duties:

• Design, build, and maintain features across the full stack built using a variety of languages and technologies
• Front-end: React/React Native web and mobile applications
• Back-end: PHP (and related frameworks), Node.js, RESTful APIs, microservices
• Data: database schemas, integrations, and optimization
• Level up our existing systems by contributing to incremental modernization efforts
• Level up production code by diagnosing and resolving issues, balancing against new feature delivery
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to turn requirements into elegant, user-friendly solutions
• Ensure high performance, security, and scalability across systems
• Build mobile experiences with React Native or related technology, ensuring smooth integration with backend services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code; participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance issues across web, mobile, and back-end layers
• Stay current with evolving tools, frameworks, and best practices for full stack and mobile development

Why Push?

• Do what you love! It’s the key to happiness. That’s why at Push we aim to create a supportive environment to help foster your passion for work, and keep you feeling energized and happy so you can do more of what you love.
• Grow Yourself. We want to see you win in all areas. At Push, our mantra is: you will grow professionally and personally. We drive conversations around your personal and professional goals. Let’s crush it together.
• Make an Impact. At Push, we believe everyone is born a genius, and our responsibility is to develop that genius within. Impact is our key metric - that’s why we challenge Pushies to show up as their authentic selves while creating a legacy.

At Push, we place value on different types of experiences. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve listed but you think you’re a good fit, we would still love to hear from you.

We celebrate diversity and promote equal opportunity. We appreciate what makes each of our team members different and encourage you to apply, no matter who you are or how you identify.

Push Operations welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Please note that we use AI to screen and assess applicants for this position. Human oversight is maintained throughout the hiring process.

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 CAD annually

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer
• This is an individual contributor role focused on hands-on execution rather than architecture ownership, though we're open to expanding scope and ownership as you grow with the team
• Proficiency with PHP or a related backend framework (Laravel, Symfony, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and database systems (SQL/NoSQL)
• Experience integrating frontends and mobile apps with back-end APIs
• Familiarity with mobile-specific challenges (app store deployments, push notifications)
• Solid grasp of testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is an asset
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• A passion for solving real-world problems with technology that makes a difference in people's lives
• Proficiency with modern AI-driven tools such as Claude Code

Bonus Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with mobile analytics (Firebase, LogRocket, Mixpanel)
• Familiarity with workforce management, HR compliance, or payroll systems
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for both web and mobile