Senior PHP Backend Engineer - Remote Geospatial Analytics

SimplyAnalytics; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and maintain a data visualization application. This role supports 100% remote work across Canada and requires expertise in PHP, PostgreSQL, API design, and Linux. The firm values quality code and collaboration, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience and a passion for analytics. Interested applicants must reside in Canada.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development days

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience on large, structured code bases using PHP.
• Thorough understanding of API design principles.
• Advanced relational database and data manipulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features for our web application.
• Develop data processing related tools and features.
• Write high-quality, clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Contribute ideas for new features or improvements.
• Assist colleagues through code-review and collaboration.

Skills

Software development experience with PHP

API design principles

Linux CLI usage

Relational database skills

PostgreSQL experience

Tools

PostGIS

Python

AWS services

Job description

A data analytics firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and maintain a data visualization application. This role supports 100% remote work across Canada and requires expertise in PHP, PostgreSQL, API design, and Linux. The firm values quality code and collaboration, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience and a passion for analytics. Interested applicants must reside in Canada.