PHP - Sr. Software Developer I - AI Products

Aylo; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aylo in Montreal is seeking a Senior Software Developer to build microservices and APIs using PHP and Symfony. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and a strong understanding of backend technologies. Responsibilities include architecting efficient applications and fostering a learn-and-grow environment.

This position may require full-time in-office attendance for certain roles. As an equal opportunity employer, Aylo values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related work experience as a backend software developer.
• Excellent knowledge of web languages like PHP, Java Web, Python, or GO.
• Understanding of computational and data complexity, scalability, security.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain microservices, APIs, and applications built around PHP and Symfony framework.
• Leverage full potential of backend technologies for real-time data processing.
• Guide peers through code reviews and promote team learning and growth.

Skills

PHP

Backend Development

Software Architecture

Design Patterns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

RabbitMQ

GitlabCI

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Build microservices, APIs, and applications around PHP and Symfony. Work with caches, messaging queues, databases, and diverse in-house and third‑party systems. Foster a learning environment and guide peers through code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain microservices, APIs, and applications built around PHP and Symfony framework.
• Exploit full potential of diverse backend technologies to leverage real‑time pipelining of big and secured data.
• Work with caches, messaging queues, databases, and diverse in‑house and third‑party systems.
• Foster team spirit and the ambiance of learning and growth by interacting, driving, and teaching junior and intermediate teammates.
• Take ownership of components and domain knowledge, guide peers through pull requests and code reviews, and participate in the propagation of development culture, processes, and values shared by the team.

Remote Work

A select number of positions require full‑time in‑office attendance.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 5+ years related work experience as a backend software developer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of a web language (PHP, Java Web, Python, GO, etc.).
• Understanding of computational and data complexity, scalability, security.
• Good knowledge of applicable design patterns and algorithms.
• Ability to architect, build, and own efficient applications and components.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with PHP alongside a framework (Lumen, Yii, Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
• Experience with Docker, ELK, RabbitMQ, Redis and GitlabCI.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies to scale for high volume web sites (Redis, Memcached).
• Experience in dealing with large scale websites that receive millions of visits per day.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In this role you may be exposed to adult content.