Software Developer

Knak

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years software development experience, primarily with SaaS applications.
  • Proven experience in developing RESTful APIs, focusing on authentication and error handling.
  • Strong understanding of JavaScript frameworks like VueJS/RN/Angular.
  • Familiarity with TDD and testing frameworks like Jest and PHPUnit.
  • Keen attention to observability and performance optimization.
  • Knowledge of SaaS architecture concepts, including continuous deployment and multi-tenancy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain RESTful API endpoints using Laravel, focusing on performance and best practices.
  • Collaborate with teams to create responsive user interfaces with Vue.js and efficient state management.
  • Implement solutions utilizing Object-Oriented or Functional Programming principles.
  • Optimize database performance using ORM or SQL practices with MySQL.
  • Leverage AWS for deploying and managing scalable web applications, including serverless architectures.
  • Engage in code reviews to maintain quality and coding standards, providing feedback to peers.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation and teamwork.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Exposure to various technologies and methodologies in a growing team.
  • Participation in the full software development life cycle, enhancing your skills from start to finish.
Full Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:

We are looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join our growing engineering team. As an Intermediate Developer, you will be responsible for developing user-friendly, high-performance web applications using a variety of full stack web technologies. You will work closely with team leads, product managers and design teams to create compelling user experiences built upon scalable and reliable systems.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize RESTful API endpoints using Laravel (PHP), ensuring adherence to best practices for observability, testability, and performance. This includes thorough documentation and robust error handling to enhance the reliability and usability of the APIs.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and front-end developers to create intuitive and responsive user interfaces using Vue.js. Implement efficient state management and UI components to deliver a seamless user experience across various devices and screen sizes.
  • Implement software solutions across the entire technology stack by applying Object-Oriented or Functional Programming principles and best practices, selecting the most appropriate approach to meet the use case.
  • Effectively apply best practices when using an ORM or SQL interface to a MySQL relational database, including query optimization, efficient data modeling and performance tuning via optimal indexing practices.
  • Leverage various AWS services to deploy, manage, and scale web applications securely and reliably. Develop serverless microservices using Node.js deployed on AWS Lambda, implement CDN-based content delivery for improved performance, and optimize memory usage for long-running processes to enhance scalability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Actively participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards. Provide constructive feedback to peers and collaborate with them to identify and address areas for improvement.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and DevOps, to analyze business requirements and technical objectives. Contribute to the design and implementation of solutions that align with both business needs and technical constraints, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of software development experience, with a proven track record of building and maintaining SaaS based web applications
  • Experience in developing RESTful APIs, including authentication, validation, and error handling.
  • Solid understanding of JavaScript frameworks such as VueJS/React/Angular and their ecosystem, build and deployment patterns.
  • Experience with TDD and automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright PHPUnit
  • A keen eye for observability, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with common SaaS architecture/release concepts, such as continuous deployments, multi-tenant architectures and services layered architecture.

The Ideal Candidate will have
  • Experience working with PHP and the Laravel framework.
  • An understanding of SaaS software development practice, previous experience working on a SaaS product will be viewed favorably.
  • Familiarity with common SaaS architecture/release concepts, such as continuous deployments, multi-tenant architectures and services layered architecture.

Goals
  • Be part of a full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.
  • Be a team player with an eye for visual design and software usability.
  • Collaborate with peers on the creation of clean, maintainable, and reusable code practices.

Base Salary: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 - 150,000k/year. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of compensation that may be available as part of the total rewards package.

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