Full Stack Software Engineer (LAMP)

We are looking for a full-time remote Full-Stack Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience producing commercial-grade software that is highly maintainable and supportable. The ideal candidate will be highly adept at working in a vibrant, dynamic startup environment with a small team, have proven on-time delivery experience and strong problem-solving abilities, quickly learn new technologies and concepts, and be trustworthy, team-oriented, and transparent. The client provides industry-leading software for environmental compliance, fuel management, and facility maintenance in the retail and commercial fuel industry. Their platform helps major fuel networks, including global brands, monitor and optimize their operations by delivering real-time insights, automating compliance tasks, and ensuring site uptime.

As a software engineer on this team, you'll have the opportunity to work on scalable cloud-based solutions that make a measurable impact on sustainability and operational efficiency in a mission-critical industry. More specifically, you will work to modernize an application that enables quick deployments into international cloud regions to support markets with data residency restrictions, provide updates, and strengthen its security posture.

Responsibilities :

Maintain and enhance an existing LAMP-based web application to ensure continued stability and performance

Design and develop modern application components, including both front-end features and back-end services

Take technical ownership of features, contributing to both functional and technical specifications to align with business goals

Independently deliver high-quality product features and updates, while proactively seeking guidance when needed to maintain momentum

Write and execute unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability

Investigate and resolve defects identified during QA and user acceptance testing cycles

Actively participate in daily standups and weekly team meetings to discuss priorities, progress, and share ideas or technical insights

Apply a solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to projects of increasing complexity, with a focus on :

Problem solving

Critical thinking

System analysis and design

Effort estimation

Sprint and release planning

Required Experience :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

4+ years of full-stack development experience using PHP, Linux (AWS EC2), Apache, and MySQL to build and maintain production-grade, commercial web applications

Hands-on experience with AWS CloudFormation (infrastructure as code) and deploying containerized applications using AWS ECS (Docker)

Solid understanding of Agile development practices, object-oriented programming, and multi-tiered software architectures

Proven ability to work independently while recognizing when to collaborate or seek guidance to meet deadlines and maintain high quality

Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and practical communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts

Adaptable and open to change, with a proactive attitude and passion for continuous improvement

Self-motivated, results-driven, creative, and accountable in delivering work to a high standard

Preferred Experience :

University degree or equivalent education (a technical or engineering degree is optimal)

Familiarity with AWS networking concepts, including VPC design and VPN configuration.

Experience working with AWS SQS for decoupled, event-driven architectures and AWS S3 for object storage and data lifecycle management.

Additional Information :

Knowing your ideas are heard and matter - Think Big!

You get to own your job and be recognized for your contributions

Work with innovative and creative people

Making mistakes is human. Let's learn from them. Be transparent!

We recognize you as an individual, with no presumptions or judgment. Be the extraordinary you!

15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), one floating day, three sick days, and designated national holidays

Start : ASAP

About Velozient

We are a privately held, nearshore software development company providing outsourced development resources to North American companies. Our mission is to offer development talent who enjoy taking on challenging work, want to grow their skills and experiences building software, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. We are focused on providing world-class remote resources to work as valued team members for our clients. If this type of opportunity excites you, then consider joining our team!