Come help us build the Newrich Network - the internet’s newest platform designed to inspire and guide people toward living the Newrich Lifestyle.
At Newrich, we practice what we preach: living the Newrich Lifestyle means not only enjoying what you do for a living, but also prioritizing true work-life balance.
As a member of our team, your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being will be a priority. We deeply believe that a fulfilled life starts with balance - and we’re committed to creating a work environment that supports exactly that.
We’re a fast-growing Canadian startup focused on delivering digital information and solutions to customers around the world. Our development projects are at the heart of what we do — and so is our dev team. We value creativity, ownership, and smart engineering.
As a Senior PHP Developer, you’ll play a key role in our product’s growth. You’ll take on leadership responsibilities within the dev team and work closely with our Lead Developer to build and scale our core systems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Develop and maintain server-side code using PHP and related technologies.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Design and implement APIs for seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application functionality, performance, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in web development.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain database schemas, queries, and indexing to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of code, processes, and API specifications to facilitate collaboration and future maintenance.
• Implement and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and other testing methodologies to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Participate in setting up and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline the deployment process.
• Assist project managers in estimating project timelines and deliverables and provide technical insights during project planning and execution.

You are our ideal candidate if you have:

• Demonstrated experience working as a PHP Backend Developer or in a similar role, showcasing a strong track record of successful projects.
• Strong knowledge of PHP 8 and MySQL, along with proficiency in related frameworks (e.g. Laravel 9+), enabling the development of robust and efficient applications.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services, allowing for seamless integration and communication between different systems.
• Led and managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals to drive project success and continuous improvement.
• Solid experience with version control systems (e.g. Git), ensuring effective management of code versions and collaboration with team members.
• Proven ability to manage inter-system integrations, facilitating smooth data flow and interoperability between different software platforms.
• Solid understanding of database design, architecture and optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a productive and cohesive work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to both technical and non-technical users at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks: Experience in using PHP Unit or similar testing frameworks.
• Understanding of security best practices: Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS) and how to prevent them.

KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSCODER, NDVR,RTMP AND DRM FEATURES

Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Understanding of DevOps practices.
Experience with containerization technologies: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Knowledge of modern PHP features and standards: Familiarity with PHP 7/8 features and PSR standards.
Experience with NoSQL databases: Knowledge of databases like MongoDB, Redis, etc.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• We prefer candidates have a minimum completion of a Bachelors degree in a related field such as computer science, engineering, or software development.
• However – all candidates who can demonstrate technical aptitude and a solid understanding of the above requirements will be considered regardless of educational background.

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