Senior PHP Developer L2

Location: Remote (Open to candidates in Canada)

Department: Engineering

Contract Type: Full Time, Employee Agreement

Level: II

Vacancy Disclosure: This is a current, active role. We are hiring for this position and are reviewing applications as they are received.

At Data Candy
, 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.

Are you passionate about clean, scalable code and inspiring the next generation of developers?
Data Candy 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.

• 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.

• Experienced: 8+ 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 Angular
  
  JS, 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.

Salary Range: $90,000.00 – $ 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.

• Initial screening with People Experience.
• Manager interview.
• Technical Interview.

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.

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

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.

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.