Senior Back-End Developer

Valnet; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free lunches provided

Bonus structure

Job summary

Valnet is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Developer to join a multi-functional development team. You will work on Valnet’s proprietary systems and tools, delivering scalable backend services for our several website projects.

You will design, implement and optimize server-side components, collaborate with analysts and leaders, and help maintain performance and core web vitals across our platforms. The role requires 5+ years in backend development, and a strong command of PHP and SQL.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Experience with high-traffic websites.
• Proficient in PHP and SQL (MySQL, ClickHouse).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and SPA.
• Strong OO and modularization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain public sites for optimal performance.
• Build CMS and internal tools for operations.
• Participate in feature definition with analysts.
• Improve code standards and performance.
• Keep up-to-date with web development standards.

Skills

Backend development

AI integration

SQL (MySQL, ClickHouse)

High traffic sites

Core Web Vitals

SPA & REST API

OO programming

Modularization & libraries

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Jira

Visual Studio Code

Jenkins

Shell scripting

Job description

Valnet is seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Backend Developer to join a multi-functional development team. The ideal candidate must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. This person will work closely with the development team and leaders to develop tools to support our various website projects. In this role you will be working primarily on Valnet’s proprietary systems and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for new development and maintaining all public sites to optimal performance levels.
• Developing CMS and other internal applications features for Valnet multidisciplinary teams for their day to day operations.
• Play an active role in the analysis phase when defining the features with the functional analysts.
• Improving, maintaining and establishing code standards in cooperation with the rest of the team.
• Maintaining performance and core web vitals for the web pages
• Maintain strong knowledge about the latest web development standards and development tools.

Technical requirements:

• 5+ years experience as a back-end developer.
• Development with AI assistants
• Strong knowledge of SQL (MySQL, ClickHouse) and PHP
• Experience working with high traffic websites
• Experience with Core Web Vitals optimisation
• Experience with single page application and REST API/Ajax
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming.
• Strong knowledge of modularization and library development approach

Technical assets:

• GIT(BitBucket), JIRA, VisualCode, Jenkins
• Shell Script (Bash).
• Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3, SCSS.
• Vector Database
• Good understanding of SEO practice / Google Analytics / Google page speed.
• Full health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision).
• Daily on-site lunches, snacks, and coffee provided.
• Competitive compensation plan and bonus structure.

Who we are:

Valnet is a company unlike any other. Here, you’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated individuals who bring their best every day, creating an environment that is as inspiring as it is challenging. We are innovative leaders, not passive followers, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry. We encourage autonomy and value creative contributions, empowering you to shape meaningful change from day one. Moreover, we don’t just talk about culture – we make it our first priority, fostering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where talent is recognized and rewarded. In our true meritocratic structure, your career can develop quickly, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and be generously rewarded for your achievements. But don’t take our word for it, visit our corporate website to see for yourself!