Backend Developer

This is a remote position.

Location

This role is fully remote role based in Ontario.

Duration

This is a fixed-term contract ending July 27, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Project Overview

The Backend Developer plays a critical role in building, maintaining, and evolving SafetyCo’s Learning Management System (LMS) and supporting technology infrastructure.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role is responsible for developing and maintaining the backend functionality that powers our digital learning platform. This includes custom WordPress plugins, APIs, integrations, database architecture, system functionality, and ongoing platform improvements.

You will translate business and technical requirements into reliable, scalable solutions while ensuring the platform remains secure, stable, efficient, and easy to maintain.

This isn’t a role for someone looking to simply clock in and clock out. We’re looking for people who take ownership, think independently, and have the confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and move things forward without waiting to be told what to do. If you’re energized by building something from the ground up, thrive in an ambitious environment, and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Exists

The Backend Developer builds and maintains the technology behind SafetyCo’s LMS, ensuring it is reliable, secure, scalable, and easy to evolve.

This role turns business and technical requirements into functional solutions integrations, APIs, databases, and backend systems while continuously improving the platform as SafetyCo grows.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

• Reliable, scalable backend functionality
• Clean, maintainable, well-documented code
• Stable and effective system integrations
• Secure and accurate data management
• Fast identification and resolution of technical issues
• Strong platform performance and reliability
• Smooth, well-tested releases
• Continuous improvements to systems and development processes Minimal technical debt as the platform scales

Requirements

What You’ll Do

Backend Development

• Develop and maintain functionality, plugins, modules, and backend systems
• Build scalable, maintainable PHP solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Support upgrades and platform enhancements
• Participate in code reviews and development standards

APIs & Integrations

• Build and maintain APIs and third-party integrations
• Connect platform with CRM, authentication, reporting, payment, and other systems
• Support data synchronization and workflow automation
• Troubleshoot integration and data-flow issue

Database & Performance

• Develop and maintain relational databases and queries
• Support database optimization, migrations, and data integrity
• Monitor and improve system performance
• Identify and address technical risks and reliability issues

Security & Quality

• Follow secure coding and data protection practices
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities
• Conduct developer-level testing before QA
• Investigate and resolve defects identified during testing
• Support releases, deployments, and system updates

Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain technical documentation for systems, APIs, integrations, and plugins
• Work closely with QA, Learning Systems, Project Management, and other teams
• Participate in technical planning, solution reviews, and project discussions
• Assess technical feasibility, risks, dependencies, and effort
• Research and recommend new technologies and development improvements Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

What You Bring

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in backend software development
• Experience with TypeScript, React and SCSS
• Experience developing and maintaining web-based applications
• Experience working relational databases
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and system integrations
• Experience with Git and version control
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with existing codebases and developing new functionality
• Strong understanding of secure and maintainable software development practices
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Basic…