Backend Developer

Job description

We’re seeking a Backend Engineer to work in our product-driven or platform teams, focused on building features that help our customers grow their business.

As part of AgencyAnalytics, you'll be developing and operating a range of backend functions and tools that enable the features our users love. Together with the team, you'll work remotely to implement architectural changes, drive platform stability, research new technologies and continuously advocate for the use of best practices. You'll frequently work with other engineering teams to deliver incremental product improvements and new features

Job requirements

  • You have several years of professional experience with PHP 7+ and the modern PHP ecosystem, using frameworks such as Laravel and Phalcon
  • You have at least 3 years of total experience with PHP

  • You have experience working with cloud providers such as GCP, AWS, or Azure

  • Bonus: You have experience with modern cloud storage solutions such as BigQuery

  • You have professional experience working in a cross-functional team of 4+ members

  • You have the ability to communicate effectively with other engineers, while building trust, credibility, and mutual success with your peers

  • You have a strong understanding of the challenges of working in engineering and delivering products in a remote work environment

  • You have the drive to stay current with technological changes and set a high standard for yourself

  • You proactively take on a challenge and help the team solve problems from start to finish

What you'll work with

  • PHP (PSR) + Slim + Laravel

  • BigQuery ML (Arima Time Series Model)

  • Serverless Cloud Functions + GraphQL

  • GCP Infrastructure (GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Tasks, PubSub etc.)

  • Non-blocking CI/CD tooling with on-demand staging for every PR

What you'll do

  • You'll design, develop and iterate on backend PHP services that handle millions of requests

  • You'll work with your frontend engineering peers, product and design members to create high quality products our customers love to use

  • You'll prioritize and work on multiple projects from start to finish, balancing quality, stability and project delivery

  • You'll review your teammates' work, advocate for high standards, and look for ways to improve the overall quality of our codebase

  • You'll work within your team to achieve technical excellence by taking a collaborative approach to architecture, technical patterns, and complex problems

  • You'll work with infrastructure engineers to collaboratively plan and maintain tools that underpin our developer experience

Company Perks

  • Join a profitable, product-focused, & customer-oriented company πŸ“ˆ
  • Profit-sharing & Stock Options πŸ’°
  • 4 weeks vacation 🌴
  • Half day Fridays during summer months β˜€οΈ
  • Extended health benefits ❀️
  • Continued education allowance πŸ“š
  • Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100.00 CAD πŸ‹οΈ
  • Remote first company πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

AgencyAnalytics is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or cognitive need, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.


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