Senior Software Engineer - Legacy PHP (5.4)

Sycle LLC; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global SaaS company, Sycle LLC, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support their clients by enhancing and maintaining legacy systems. This role focuses on collaborative problem-solving and the development of new features, requiring significant experience with PHP and SaaS products, as well as a commitment to delivering quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working with PHP 5.4 and later.
• Proficient in developing SaaS products.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features.
• Optimize application performance.
• Collaborate effectively as a remote worker.

Skills

PHP 5.4

SaaS Development

HTML/CSS

jQuery

MySQL

Docker

Accessibility Best Practices

Security Best Practices

Unit Testing

Git

Maintainable Code

Education

Computer Science Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Description

About Sycle

Sycle is a market-leading global SaaS company with the mission of facilitating the delivery of better hearing to the world. Founded in 2001, we have grown to be the leading practice management solution for audiology (hearing care) providers, with more than 65% market share. The Sycle practice management solution frees up valuable time so our customers can grow their businesses through delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional services that delight their customers. Small hearing care practices and some of the largest retailers utilize our software in 13 countries worldwide.

The Sycle team is 120 strong. We are headquartered in Lone Tree, Colorado, with offices in Alabama and Vancouver, and a large remote workforce. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us build and deliver market-leading tools that make a difference for our customers. Check out our job listings and apply!

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is comfortable working with legacy systems, specifically with older versions of PHP – notably PHP 5.4. This role involves supporting our largest client and their highly customized version of our software, building new features, and refactoring existing code.

The role requires close collaboration with our team and the client's team. It demands patience, diplomacy, and tact, and is suited for someone who can provide sound advice without necessarily needing it to be followed. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple stakeholders and prioritizing tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimize application performance
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Fix bugs promptly
• Resolve complex problems efficiently
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders
• Dependably fulfill responsibilities as a remote worker

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years experience with PHP 5.4 and later
• Experience developing SaaS products
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS
• Experience with jQuery, MySQL 8 and later
• Understanding of software architecture and design principles
• Experience with Docker or containerization
• Knowledge of accessibility and security best practices
• Experience integrating third-party services
• Implementing unit tests
• Comfortable with manual deployments and minimal frameworks
• Proficient with version control tools like Git
• Passionate about writing elegant, maintainable code
• Computer science degree or equivalent experience

Please send your resume and cover letter detailing your application development experience. Applicants must be able to work freely in Canada without employer sponsorship, specifically in BC, AB, or ON. Strong command of English is required due to team communication and client engagement.