Senior Back End Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 / year

• Develop, test, and maintain back-end services and RESTful APIs using PHP (Laravel).


• Collaborate with front-end engineers to ensure seamless integration and a smooth user experience.


• Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and peer code reviews.

• Optimize application performance and scalability to handle a growing user base.


• Implement best practices for security, ensuring the integrity of user data and transactions.


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in back-end systems.

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.


• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain high standards of code quality.


• Contribute to agile workflows, including sprint planning and daily standups.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging back-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices.


• Propose and implement enhancements to improve development workflows and system architecture.


• Document processes, systems, and codebase updates to ensure team alignment and knowledge sharing.

• 5+ years of professional back-end development experience.


• Proven experience delivering scalable, reliable, and secure applications.

• Expert knowledge of PHP (Laravel) or similar back-end languages/frameworks.


• Expert knowledge of relational databases (MySQL) and query optimization.


• Experienced with RESTful API design and integration.


• Experienced in automated testing and test-driven development.


• Version control experience (Git) and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.


• A detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and development.


• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and adopting new technologies.


• Proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.


• Ability to exhibit the Company's Core Values: Empathy, Passion, and Grit.

• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks for front-end integration.


• Experience with mobile app development in React Native.


• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools.


• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.

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  Extended Benefits. Health, Prescriptions, Dental, Mental Health Support and Vision Benefits for full-time/permanent positions - we care about our employees and we want to make sure YOU have the benefits you need to stay healthy and well.


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  Paid time off - we understand and value the importance of rest and recovery and that includes time away from work!


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  Career Growth. You're joining a growing team and company with ambitious goals.


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  Learning & Development. We encourage our team to develop their unique strengths, offering Gallup-Clifton Strengths coaching and workshops, along with tailored education opportunities.


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  Onsite Amenities and Events. Onsite parking, on-site gym, and events! Be a part of a fun-loving team!


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  Onsite SNACKS, beer/kombucha fridge, coffee/tea and more! We want to make sure you stay fuelled throughout the day!


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  Casual dress. We want you to feel comfortable when you work. No need to wear a business suit [unless you want to].


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  Flexible work. Work on-site at our Abbotsford, BC, Canada head office, remote, or in a hybrid environment (role dependant). Please note that hybrid roles will require weekly office presence.