About the Role
We’re expanding our team and looking for a Mid-Level Web Developer with strong experience in Laravel 10+ and modern frontend frameworks (React/Next.js or Vue/Nuxt.js).
You’ll play a key role in building and scaling our fintech platform, which powers secure and reliable payment processing (credit cards, Interac, and other gateways). This role spans backend APIs, payment integrations, cloud-native deployments, and frontend dashboards—with a strong emphasis on security, scalability, and clean architecture.
You’ll work closely with product managers and leadership, contributing to technical decisions that directly shape our platform’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Laravel 10+ and modern frontend frameworks.
• Build and integrate REST APIs (OAuth2) for fintech partners and services.
• Implement secure payment workflows (Interac, credit cards, and third-party gateways).
• Develop intuitive dashboards and internal tools with Laravel Filament.
• Manage AWS cloud-native deployments (Lambda, RDS, Redis, CloudWatch, S3, Route 53, CloudFront, SQS).
• Deploy and scale applications with Laravel Vapor.
• Implement authentication/authorization with Passport, Sanctum, Socialite, and Pennant.
• Apply software design patterns (DI, Repository, Factory, Strategy, SOLID) for maintainable code.
• Optimize performance and reliability across high-volume financial transactions.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Docker, and containerized workflows.
• Manage transactional email delivery with SendGrid.
• Configure DNS and subdomains for client-facing applications.
• Write clean, testable code with PHPUnit, Pest, and Jest/Vitest.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications with Laravel Telescope, Sentry, and CloudWatch.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architectural discussions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of professional experience as a Web Developer.
• Strong proficiency with Laravel 10+ and its ecosystem (Cashier, Passport, Pennant, Sail, Sanctum, Socialite, Telescope).
• Frontend experience with React/Next.js or Vue/Nuxt.js.
• Proven experience building and securing REST APIs (OAuth2).
• Hands-on with Laravel Filament for dashboards.
• Deep AWS expertise (Lambda, RDS, Redis, CloudWatch, S3, Route 53, CloudFront, SQS).
• Deployment experience with Laravel Vapor.
• Proficiency with GitHub Actions, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of architecture & design patterns (DI, Factory, Repository, Strategy, SOLID).
• Experience with fintech/payment integrations (Interac, credit cards, gateways).
• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/Postgres), indexing, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with SendGrid and email deliverability.
• DNS and registrar setup experience.

Nice-to-Have (Plus)

• Experience with Sentry for error tracking.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK).
• Unit, integration, and automated testing experience.
• Familiarity with event-driven systems and message queues.
• Experience scaling multi-tenant SaaS applications.
• Security best practices (encryption, tokenization, key management, OWASP).
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks: PCI DSS, PIPEDA, CSA, OSFI, FINTRAC MSB, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a small, agile team.
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous learner, adaptable in a fast-moving fintech environment.
• Attention to detail with a focus on secure, compliant code.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid work (remote + in-office).
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech products.
• Modern cloud-native stack and architecture.
• Collaborative, growth-focused team culture.
• Exposure to financial compliance and security standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In perso

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Laravel 10+ and modern frontend frameworks.
• Build and integrate REST APIs (OAuth2) for fintech partners and services.
• Implement secure payment workflows (Interac, credit cards, and third-party gateways).
• Develop intuitive dashboards and internal tools with Laravel Filament.
• Manage AWS cloud-native deployments (Lambda, RDS, Redis, CloudWatch, S3, Route 53, CloudFront, SQS).
• Deploy and scale applications with Laravel Vapor.
• Implement authentication/authorization with Passport, Sanctum, Socialite, and Pennant.
• Apply software design patterns (DI, Repository, Factory, Strategy, SOLID) for maintainable code.
• Optimize performance and reliability across high-volume financial transactions.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Docker, and containerized workflows.
• Manage transactional email delivery with SendGrid.
• Configure DNS and subdomains for client-facing applications.
• Write clean, testable code with PHPUnit, Pest, and Jest/Vitest.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications with Laravel Telescope, Sentry, and CloudWatch.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architectural discussions