Web Software Developer

About the company
Sync is Canada's largest cloud storage and document collaboration provider, and a world-leader in cloud content management. Our mission is to make secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration easy for everyone – by providing a safe space for the world to collaborate. We're transforming the way SMBs work together, and we're actively expanding into digital enterprise. We need your help!
By joining Sync you will have an amazing opportunity to help over 2 million businesses and individuals worldwide store important information, share big ideas, and collaborate on game changing projects. You will help define what the future of work looks like. Most importantly you will be part of an incredible team helping to get the world in Sync.
Sync needs you!
We're seeking an experienced Web Software Developer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable backend and frontend applications. As a key contributor to our team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications using modern PHP, NodeJS, and other relevant technologies. You'll own the technical direction of our backend storage application and APIs, ensuring that our products are delivered with exceptional performance, efficiency, and reliability.
We want someone who is a versatile and skilled web software developer who can deliver high-quality applications with ease. You'll be responsible for driving high quality software development and delivering exceptional user experiences. If you have a passion for web development, are always looking to learn and improve, and are eager to take on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a remote role.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain both backend and frontend applications, leveraging your expertise in modern PHP, NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript
• Contribute to the technical direction for our backend storage application and APIs, leading the development of new features and integrations
• Drive backend performance and efficiency of our infrastructure, utilizing knowledge of networking, storage, and DevOps practices to optimize resource allocation and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications, ensuring alignment with product goals and user needs
• Participate in the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) process, working closely with QA engineers to ensure that applications are thoroughly tested and meet high standards of quality
• Utilize feedback from tools like Sentry.io and Datadog to continuously improve our products, identify areas for improvement, and optimize performance
• Follow established architecture patterns set by senior developers, while also contributing ideas and suggestions to drive innovation and growth within the team
• Develop and implement innovative solutions that drive user engagement, conversion, and overall app success
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to drive innovation and growth within our team

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in web software development, with a strong focus on modern PHP, NodeJS, and frontend frameworks such as Angular
• Good understanding of SDLC principles, including Agile methodologies, design thinking, and user-centered development
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for debugging
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and socket programming (beneficial but not required)
• Familiar with database management systems, including MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with containerization tools, such as Docke
• Knowledge of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack

Perks:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid work arrangement with mix of remote and in-office work
• Opportunity to grow into an Operations role within the company
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities

Sync.com is an equal opportunity, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If selected to participate in the process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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