Full Stack Software Developer II

Pixieset Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platform for creative professionals is seeking a Full Stack Developer to design and implement features for their growing platform. This role focuses on backend systems, using technologies like PHP and JavaScript. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience developing web applications and enjoys collaborative problem-solving. The position offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

4 weeks of annual vacation

Health & Lifestyle spending account

Education budget

Comprehensive health benefits

Company-issued MacBook

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Developer building custom web applications.
• Experience with PHP and ideally frameworks like Laravel, Yii, or Symfony.
• Experience with JavaScript libraries like Vue.js, React, jQuery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement product features across the full stack.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Laravel

React

Vue.js

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Tools

Docker

AWS

Job description

Opportunity Snapshot

Pixieset is hiring a Software Developer, Full Stack to help shape the foundation of our growing platform, supporting over 1 million photographers and creative professionals worldwide. As a member of the platform team, you\'ll work across the stack with a focus on backend systems - designing and building the core services, APIs, and infrastructure that power our expanding product suite. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that are central to Pixieset’s long-term growth. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering peers to ship high-impact features, improve scalability, and enhance the developer experience across teams. If you are self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about technology, we’d love for you to join our team.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and implement product features across the full stack, with a focus on backend development using PHP (Laravel), while also working with Javascript (Vue.js/React)
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to support scalable backend systems and user-facing functionality
• Deliver everything from user-facing improvements to backend optimizations and scalable system enhancements spanning multiple codebases
• Help improve and maintain the Pixieset product architecture, APIs, databases, and infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and work with team members to solve complex technical challenges
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Research and integrate new technologies to enhance performance, security, and the development process

Role Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Developer building custom web applications
• Experience with PHP and preferably its frameworks (Laravel, Yii, or Symfony)
• Experience with Javascript and preferably Vue.js, React, jQuery, ES6, Webpack
• Experience with relational database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Solid understanding of basic data structures and algorithms, and web technologies including HTTP, RESTful services, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment (2 in-office days per week)
• 4 weeks of annual vacation & paid time off for office holiday closure
• RRSP matching
• $2,000 annual health & lifestyle spending account
• $1,000 annual education budget
• $1,000 annual charitable donation matching
• Comprehensive benefits: extended health, critical illness, long-term disability & life insurance
• Company-issued MacBook & home office budget
• Anniversary rewards & complimentary Pixieset premium account
• Team-building activities & company-wide events
• A workplace recognized for excellence — We\'re proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked #2 among Canada\'s Top Employers, and named one of Canada\'s Top Small & Medium Employers

The typical salary range for this position is CAD $94,050 - $128,100 annually. Salary offered will be based on skills, experience and market data.

Working at Pixieset

At Pixieset, we’re passionate about empowering photographers and creative professionals with the tools they need to showcase their work and grow their businesses. Our all-in-one platform makes it easy to create stunning online galleries, sell finished work, build an online presence, and manage business operations seamlessly.

Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. We foster open feedback, knowledge sharing, and creative problem-solving, while valuing dedication, work-life balance, and the power of technology to simplify complex challenges. With a strong emphasis on thoughtful business practices and career growth, we provide endless opportunities to develop and make an impact as we expand our suite of products.

We take pride in being continuously certified as a Great Place to Work, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where different perspectives and experiences help us build a stronger team, product, and company. We love what we do—and the people we do it with. As part of our team, you\'ll take on exciting projects, collaborate with talented and passionate colleagues, and play a key role in bringing our ambitious product roadmap to life.

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