Senior PHP Developer (Technology & AI Labs)

Job Summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior PHP Developer (Technology & AI Labs) to work remotely from anywhere in Canada. This high‑impact role involves developing new AI‑driven products and modernising legacy systems for regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple product teams and portfolio companies as a forward‑deployed engineer.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable PHP applications using modern frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
• Integrate AI/ML services and APIs into existing and new platforms.
• Refactor legacy codebases to improve performance, security, and compliance.
• Write clean, test‑driven code and contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices across teams.
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Strong proficiency with PHP 7/8, OOP, and design patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, micro‑services architecture, and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience integrating AI/ML services (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI APIs) into production systems.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and query optimisation.
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and modern CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work autonomously across time zones.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Background in regulated industries such as finance, health, or legal tech.
• Familiarity with front‑end technologies (Vue.js, React) for full‑stack collaboration.

What We Offer

• Remote‑first work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to shape AI‑first products across diverse industries.
• Competitive compensation package and performance bonuses.
• Professional development budget and access to cutting‑edge AI resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the role is remote and open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

What AI technologies will I work with?

You will integrate and develop solutions using AI/ML services such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenAI APIs.

Do I need experience in regulated industries?

While not mandatory, experience in finance, health, or legal tech is highly preferred due to compliance requirements.