Senior PHP Software Developer

Firstbase; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Montreal seeks an ambitious software developer skilled in PHP and JavaScript. The role involves shaping integrations, building scalable systems, and implementing solutions with a focus on high transaction volumes. Candidates need strong programming skills and fluency in both French and English.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Proven track record of delivering end to end business solutions.
• Experience developing solutions in various programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and evolve the ecosystem for integrations into the platform.
• Architect and build systems that process high volumes of transactions.
• Design, implement, and support scalable fault-tolerant systems.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

CSS

MySQL

REST APIs

Written/Spoken French

Written/Spoken English

Job description

About AppDirect

Become a digital, global citizen and enable the new generation of digital entrepreneurs around the world. AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform to sell any product, through any channel, on any device - as a service. We power millions of subscriptions worldwide for organizations. We do this by our values-driven culture—one that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work.

About You

We are looking to hire a skilled and ambitious software developer in Montreal. You are a highly technical, hands‑on PHP developer with a passion for producing maintainable and robust code? You’re passionate about driving value through innovative solutions and enjoy working in a collaborative environment? We’d love to have you on board!

What you’ll do and how you’ll have an impact

• You will help shape and evolve the ecosystem for integrations into our platform as we scale with more use cases and areas of extensibility;
• Architect and build systems that can process a high volume of transactions;
• Design, implement, and support scalable fault‑tolerant systems to minimise customer impact in case of failures;
• Participate in the effort to move to a JAVA micro‑service oriented architecture;

What we’re looking for

• Written/Spoken French and English;
• Experience developing solutions in various programming languages;
• Strong working knowledge of PHP, Javascript, CSS, MySQL;
• Knowledge of web service technologies and building REST APIs;
• Enjoy building production grade code then supporting and maintaining once it goes live;
• Comfortable in code reviewing other engineers code and participating in technical designs;
• Proven track record of delivering end to end business solutions;
• 5 years of relevant experience;

At AppDirect, we believe that innovation thrives in an environment that houses diversity of excellence, experience and thought. We respect each AppDirector as their own fingerprint; unique with no one alike. We foster an environment of inclusion without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity enabling AppDirectors to embrace their uniqueness to do their best work. As such, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

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