Job Description

Position/Title:

Senior PHP/JS Full Stack Developer

Type

: Regular/full-time

Location:

650 W Georgia St #1410, Vancouver, BC V6B 0S6

Work Setup:

In-office, hybrid or remote

Hours of Work:

9 am - 5 pm PST/PDT

Salary Range:

$101,527 - $143,616 Annual

Closing Date:

October 24, 2025

Existing Vacancy

: Yes

OUR COMPANY

As the first and fastest growing Canadian Insurtech, software is at the heart of who we are. We truly recognize the transformative power of technology, especially when introduced into a sleepy industry. The entire Square One team is focused on continuously introducing technology enhancements to scale our business and to make it easier for customers to interact with us. Don't take our word for it though, visit www.squareone.ca/reviews to see what our customers say.

As our business continues to grow dramatically across Canada, so do our ambitions - and we're looking to add to our high-performance software development team, in order to launch even more features to delight our customers, automate even more of our business processes, and expand into new markets and verticals.

YOUR COMPENSATION

You appreciate the fact that Square One personalizes your compensation and benefits in the same way it personalizes policies for its customers. Your very competitive compensation and benefits plan includes:

A base salary range of $101,527 - $143,616 per year. 3 weeks, not 2 weeks, of vacation to start, and an additional week after only 3 years. The ability to work from home. Flexible medical, dental, vision and extended health care coverage. Short and long-term disability coverage. Participation in the corporate profit-sharing plan. We go out for dinner regularly, on the company's dime, to celebrate our successes.

YOUR ROLE

Square One's focus on technology and online customer experience is transforming how people buy home insurance. By starting from scratch, we've developed a modern web-based software platform that encompasses all aspects of our business, including:

Customer management Online sales and support Policy lifecycle management Claims reporting and fulfillment
As a Senior full-stack software developer, Square One will really hit your career sweet spot. We're big enough that you'll have access to all the resources you need. You'll also have the satisfaction of your code being used by thousands of customers every day. On the other hand, we're still small enough that we don't have a bunch of bureaucracy, and you'll never get lost in the crowd. Each member of the team is critical to our success and is treated accordingly. And while we're very nimble, we're also focused on the long-term. That means we rather take the time to do things right than to rush out a new feature.

One of the things you enjoy most about Square One is the supportive team environment. You know you're never set up for failure; instead, you get all the coaching, mentoring, training, and tools you need for continued success - whether you opt to work out of our office in downtown Vancouver, or remote.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We seek to match your technical interests to the challenges we have at hand. Depending on your skills and experience, your focus could include:

Front-end web application written in Vue.js 3. Back-end API integrations using PHP. Billing and payment processing. Premium calculation algorithm enhancements. iOS & Android mobile app development utilizing Ionic.
Rest assured, you won't be pigeonholed at Square One. We have a small team and we're keen to cross-train in all areas of our codebase.

To give you a sense of the technologies used at Square One, our Symfony based platform is written entirely in object-oriented PHP 8.3, utilizing the Propel ORM, to talk to our MySQL backend and is hosted with AWS. Our customer-facing front-end is written in Vue.js 3, served through Ionic (for web, as well as iOS and Android apps). The system integrates with the Asterisk VoIP server used by our call center.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

While we value education, it is most important to us that you have demonstrated experience building enterprise-grade, scalable object oriented web applications with a back-end database.

Must-haves:

In-depth experience using one or more PHP frameworks (ideally Symfony). Experience with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Axios, and Bootstrap. Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS. Strong knowledge of databases and SQL (ideally MySQL). Experience using an ORM such as Propel, Doctrine, or Eloquent. Knowledge of Vue 3, Angular, or React (ideally Vue 3). Experience implementing cybersecurity best practices.

Nice-to-haves:

Familiar with Docker, Docker Desktop, or containerization. Experience with the LAMP stack. Prior experience within the insurance or financial services sectors. Experience with a range of Amazon Web Services offerings. Experience working in Unix/Linux environments (bonus points for SysAdmin level knowledge). Experience using GitHub for code version management and issue management. Experience developing mobile apps for iOS & Android using Ionic. Experience using software bundling tools like Vite, Webpack, or Gulp. Strong user interface/user experience design knowledge. Familiar with the LaTeX document preparation system. Experience with test automation tools like PHPUnit and Cypress.
Additionally, to be successful as a software developer at Square One, the following should describe you:

Articulate

: you must be able to communicate complex technical ideas to a broad audience (i.e., from the CEO, to front-line sales agents, to product managers, to fellow software developers).

Detail oriented

: At Square One, we really sweat the small stuff. Do you think about all the obscure boundary cases in your code? Do you enjoy getting to the bottom of every issue you come across? Do you enjoy stepping through code in a debugger to really see how it ticks?

Proactive:

"Not my area" isn't something that's likely to be said at Square One. If you see something that needs improvement, then you're expected to champion the cause.

Enjoy a fast pace:

While we are methodical in our approach, we are also relentless in our push to get things done and get code live and in the hands of our users.

ACCESSIBILITY

Square One welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility: https://www.squareone.ca/accessibility.

WHY WORK FOR SQUARE ONE?

Probably the shortest and simplest answer for why you should work at Square One is that you want to be part of a tight-knit team where each person's expertise is respected and valued. You're done working at places that tell you what to do, how to do it, and that don't compensate you fairly. To learn more about why you should work for Square One, visit: www.squareone.ca/careers

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload your resume in PDF format. Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. You have our commitment that we will respond to all applicants and inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $101,527.00-$143,616.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off Profit sharing Vision care Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada for any employer? Why did you start coding? This role can be in-person, remote, or hybrid. Which one is your preference? Square One is based in Vancouver,, BC. Are you able to work between 9am - 5pm PDT/PST Monday to Friday?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

PHP coding: 2 years (required) JavaScript coding: 3 years (required) SQL coding: 4 years (required) PHP/JS Full Stack Developer work: 4 years (required) insurance industry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC