About Verifast:

Welcome to VeriFast – We are a high-growth Canadian B2B SaaS technology company that powers trust at scale for medium to enterprise companies before onboarding a new client relationship. In other words, they rely on VeriFast as the most critical partner in their screening process to expand the pool while keeping out bad actors and blocking fraud.

We’re on a mission to rid the world of cumbersome and costly paper-based manual processes (we love trees and the environment) in favour of easy-to-use automated systems that allow consumers to quickly apply for approvals for cool apartments, much-needed loans or the home of their dreams. It’s a Win-Win way to securely connect buyers with businesses to fulfill evolving consumer demands for services of all shapes and sizes. The Housing and Banking industries are hot for our all-in-one screening solutions, and we are growing fast.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel to maintain and develop a new platform that leverages a suite of APIs to create a renter verification passport. The role requires integrating new features within a larger system architecture, ensuring performance, scalability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Stack Development: Build and maintain new features while optimizing system performance.
• Backend Focus: Develop RESTful APIs and optimize MySQL queries for high efficiency.
• Scalability & Performance: Implement best practices for performance tuning and scalable architecture.
• Collaboration: Work within a small, close-knit team and integrate your work as a module in a larger system.
• Autonomous Execution: Deliver high-quality applications with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• PHP & Laravel: 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• API Development: Strong experience with RESTful API architecture and implementation.
• Database Optimization: Expertise in MySQL query optimization and database performance tuning.
• Experience with AWS services, namely Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, Aurora, SNS, and Elasticache.
• Familiarity with async API calls and caching solutions for handling large datasets.
• Knowledge of DevOps for full-stack deployment.
• Experience with Vue.js and JavaScript for frontend development.
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Why Join Verifast?

• Work on a mission-critical platform in the financial and multifamily rental space.
• Join a tight-knit, collaborative team with opportunities for future growth.
• Remote-first role with flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive compensation and potential career progression.

Location: Remote (preferred candidates in Eastern Time Zone)

Experience: 10+ years in Full Stack Development

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $180,000 - $220,000 CAD