Job Description

? Join DataCandy (a Paystone Company) and Shape the Future of Customer-Driven Growth! ?
Location: Remote (Open to candidates in Canada)
Brand: DataCandy
Department: Engineering
Contract Type: Full Time, Employee Agreement
Level: I
Vacancy Disclosure: This is a current, active role. We are hiring for this position and are reviewing applications as they are received
About DataCandy
At DataCandy, we're not just building software--we're redefining how businesses connect with their customers. As part of the Paystone family, our gift card and loyalty solutions empower merchants with powerful tools that transform every customer interaction into momentum for growth. Guided by our core values--putting people first, solving impactful problems, and building a better future--we're on a mission to help small businesses thrive.
Your Role: Senior PHP Developer
Are you passionate about clean, scalable code and inspiring the next generation of developers? DataCandy is looking for a Senior PHP Developer who thrives on technical leadership, collaboration, and innovation. In this role, you'll architect robust solutions, mentor junior developers, and help set the standard for engineering excellence across our teams.
Your Focus

• Mentorship: Guide and support junior developers, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of learning.
• Architecture: Design scalable, secure, and elegant software solutions that raise the bar.
• Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and QA to build world-class features.
• Excellence: Lead by example in code reviews, maintain high coding standards, and champion clean, maintainable code.
• Innovation: Stay curious, experiment with new tools, and bring fresh ideas that keep us ahead.
• Ownership: Take accountability for your work from concept to deployment, ensuring long-term success.
• Continuous Improvement: Embrace feedback, evolve practices, and contribute to a culture of growth.

Who You Are

• Experienced: 5+ years in software development with strong expertise in PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Skilled: Proficient in Symfony (or similar PHP frameworks), Doctrine (or similar ORM), and PHPUnit testing.
• Versatile: Familiar with JavaScript frameworks like JQuery or AngularJS, and bonus points for Cypress or other E2E testing tools.
• Cloud-Savvy: Experience in AWS-hosted environments is a strong plus.
• Detail-Oriented: Passionate about quality, scalable solutions, and object-oriented development.

Compensation
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 CAD per year
The salary range listed reflects the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and role requirements.
Hiring Process
Initial screening with People Experience
Manager interview
Technical Interview
Hiring Process Transparency
We use technology-enabled tools, including automated email communications and structured interview platforms, to support our recruitment process. All applications and interview responses are reviewed by our hiring team.
????Perks & Benefits

• Compensation tied to market data
• We reward for contribution
• Flexible Time-off
• We're committed to career development
• Work from home

Our Mission
By joining Paystone, you are joining a team that is future-focused and driven by our mission of creating Customer Driven Growth.
By helping our clients create better experiences for their customers, and in turn, motivating their happy customers to share their experiences with others, our platform creates the momentum for our clients to gain more happy customers. In other words, we win when our customers do.
Curious?
Good! We want all the curiosity we can muster. Innovation stems from observation and questioning, so be eager, be innovative, and be ready to raise the bar.
Come check us out!!
About Us
Paystone is a leading North American payment and software company redefining the way merchants engage their customers and grow their businesses. The company's seamlessly integrated suite of automated payment processing, customer loyalty, gift card solutions, and now reputation marketing, is used by brands such as Irving Oil, The Source, Global Pet Foods, Kernels Popcorn, and many of the MTY Food Group's restaurant brands. Paystone's solutions are used at over 30,000 locations across Canada and the United States which collectively process over 10 billion dollars a year in bankcard volume. We employ over 200 employees and serve as the technology partner of choice for hundreds of partners across North America.
**Paystone is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodations due to disability please let us know at the time you are selected for an interview.**

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