Senior Full Stack Software Developer

Pixieset Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Software Developer to contribute to transforming the photography industry. The role involves designing and developing product features while mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong skills in JavaScript and PHP, and a passion for innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic product in a supportive work environment that values continuous learning and collaboration.

Benefits

4 weeks of annual vacation

RRSP matching

$2,000 annual health & lifestyle spending account

$1,000 annual education budget

Company-issued MacBook

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Developer.
• Experience with relational database management systems.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement product features using JavaScript and PHP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and solve technical challenges.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

JavaScript

Vue.js

PHP

MySQL

Redis

RESTful Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Opportunity Snapshot

As a Senior Software Developer, Full Stack at Pixieset, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a product that is transforming the photography industry. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and delivering new product features for over 1 million users globally. In addition to your hands-on involvement, you’ll mentor and guide junior developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow and excel in their careers. This is a unique opportunity to work on innovative and challenging projects, while witnessing the direct impact of your work as we execute our exciting product roadmap.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and implement product features across the full stack, with a focus on frontend development using Javascript (Vue.js) while also working with PHP (Laravel)
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that aligns with best practices
• Contribute to a wide range of projects, from small front-end UX enhancements to large-scale architectural updates across multiple codebases
• Maintain and enhance Pixieset’s product and systems infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and work closely with the team to solve complex technical challenges
• Mentor software developers, conduct code reviews, and uphold coding standards to ensure high-quality development
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new technologies to continuously improve the development process and product capabilities

Role Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Developer building custom web applications
• 1+ year of experience with Javascript and preferably Vue.js, jQuery, ES6, Webpack, React
• 1+ year of experience with PHP and related frameworks (Laravel, Yii, or Symfony)
• Experience with relational database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and Redis
• Solid understanding of web technologies including HTTP, RESTful services, and cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with system design, architecture, data structures, algorithms, and API integrations
• Experience mentoring and coaching software developers
• Self-motivated, collaborative, strong communication skills, and a good sense of product design

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 $114,950 - $158,550 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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