Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer

Job Overview

As a Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain web applications using a LAMP technology stack. You will translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, build integrations and APIs, improve internal tooling, and help strengthen the reliability and usability of customer-facing platforms.

This role is suited to an experienced PHP engineer who is comfortable working across backend and frontend technologies, understands secure development practices, and can use AI-assisted coding tools responsibly within a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the needs of internal stakeholders and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software using a LAMP stack.
• Build and support APIs, third-party integrations, internal tools, and customer-facing applications.
• Work with PHP, SQL, relational databases, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, and JSON.
• Develop and consume APIs that connect services across the platform.
• Follow established coding standards, security requirements, and software development best practices.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, debugging, documentation, and test coverage.
• Review and validate AI-generated code before introducing it into production systems.
• Contribute to the modernization of digital dealership tools and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• At least 60 months of professional experience as a full-stack PHP web developer.
• Strong practical knowledge of PHP, SQL, and relational database design.
• Professional experience developing software on Linux platforms.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, and JSON.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs.
• Knowledge of Git and Composer.
• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot.
• Ability to assess, secure, and validate AI-generated code before use.
• Understanding of software architecture, coding standards, and secure development practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered instead of formal education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Based in or near the Montreal area.
• Experience working in the automotive industry.
• Experience with agentic software development methods.
• Knowledge of observability tools, production monitoring, and incident management.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools in a governed enterprise environment.
• Background supporting high-availability, consumer-facing web platforms.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Technical Skills

• PHP.
• SQL and relational databases.
• Linux.
• JavaScript.
• HTML5 and CSS.
• jQuery and AJAX.
• JSON and API development.
• Git and Composer.
• LAMP stack development.
• AI-assisted software development.

Work Arrangement

• Full-time remote position.
• Open to candidates located in Canada.
• The role supports platforms designed for Canadian automotive dealerships.
• Collaboration with engineering, product, and internal business teams is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $83,600 to $102,400. Final compensation will depend on relevant skills, experience, and other role-related factors.

Some positions may also qualify for bonus or equity programs depending on role and level.

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
• New-hire stipend for setting up a home office.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Floating holiday.
• Paid volunteer day.
• Recharge day.