Full Stack Software Engineer

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