We are looking for a highly skilled Full-Stack Developer with experience in DigitalOcean, CakePHP, Laravel, and VueJS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and security, using CakePHP for legacy applications and Laravel for new developments.
• Manage and optimize DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure, including Droplets, Load Balancers, Firewalls, and Spaces for storage.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure efficient deployment and management of applications on DigitalOcean.
• Design and maintain databases with MySQL, Redis, and Memcached to optimize performance for high-traffic applications.
• Implement caching solutions using Redis and Memcached to improve application speed and scalability.
• Work with jQuery for maintaining and improving legacy front-end features, primarily for loanconnect.ca, while utilizing VueJS for modern frontend development in new projects like services.builder.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize server environments on Ubuntu 22.04.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate them into the front-end systems built on VueJS and jQuery.
• Maintain and upgrade legacy code (CakePHP 2.10) and contribute to refactoring efforts, improving overall code quality and performance.
• Implement new features and functionality for modern applications using Laravel 10 and VueJS.
• Ensure web security and implement best practices to safeguard sensitive data and prevent vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality software that meets business requirements.

Required Skills:

Backend Development:

• Strong experience with CakePHP (for legacy applications) and Laravel 10 (for new development).
• Knowledge of MySQL, Redis, and Memcached for database design, optimization, and caching strategies.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and integrating them into front-end systems.

Frontend Development:

• Experience with jQuery for legacy front-end maintenance and VueJS for modern, interactive front-end development.
• Proficiency with JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Knowledge of component-based development using VueJS.

Cloud Infrastructure (DigitalOcean):

• Hands-on experience with DigitalOcean infrastructure: Droplets (for hosting), Load Balancers (for traffic management), Firewalls (for security), and Spaces (for storage).
• Strong ability to manage, deploy, and monitor applications in a Linux environment (Ubuntu 22.04).

System Administration & Security:

• Expertise in working with Ubuntu 22.04 to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot web applications.
• Understanding of firewalls, security policies, and other methods to secure cloud-based applications.

Optimization & Performance:

• Experience with Redis and Memcached for caching strategies to improve application performance and scalability.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization techniques for both frontend and backend systems.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience migrating legacy applications from CakePHP to Laravel.
• Familiarity with Docker or containerization techniques.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration.
• Knowledge of Node.js for front-end build systems.
• Understanding of OAuth2 or other authentication systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3-5+ years of experience in full-stack development with CakePHP, Laravel, jQuery, VueJS, and DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment is a plus.

Benefits:

• Provident Fund 
• Performance based Bonuses 
• Health Insurance 
• Bi-annual Increments 
• Paid Leaves
• Gym Membership
• Certification Reimbursement