PHP Developer

As the leader in group discounts and employee perks in the Canadian market, we&rsquo;re on an accelerated growth path. Right now, we are looking to add a new <strong>PHP Developer</strong> to our team to support the internal applications for our company. This is a chance to join a rapidly growing, fast-paced company, learn new technologies and gain marketable skills.

Toronto, ON

Venngo

Venngo is The Original PERKS company&trade;. Since 2000, Venngo WorkPerks&reg; has helped Canada&rsquo;s top employers improve employee engagement and quality of life with our exclusive, branded group discount programs. Venngo seamlessly manages and maintains programs via a custom co-branded website, e-newsletters and exclusive mobile app, simplifying and reducing the cost of managing your group discounts. Employee enrollment rates of over 80% are typical and we reach more than 1 million Canadian households. We offer unique PERKS not available anywhere else from more than 1,000 name brand and local merchants in over 6,000 locations across Canada. We can save each employee thousands of dollars every year on everyday purchases like dining and clothing plus unique experiences and big-ticket items like travel, insurance, computers and automobiles. http://www.venngo.com

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Mid Level

Overview: <p><strong>#WhyVenngo</strong>? At Venngo, we drive the well-being of employees and members at some of the world&rsquo;s most respected organizations by providing exciting health and happiness perks. Simply put, the teams at Venngo spend their days thinking of ways to make people happy, save money with discounts and bring a smile to someone&rsquo;s face. As the leader in group discounts and employee perks in the Canadian market, we&rsquo;re on an accelerated growth path. Right now, we are looking to add a new <strong>PHP Developer</strong> to our team to support the internal applications for our company. This is a chance to join a rapidly growing, fast-paced company, learn new technologies and gain marketable skills.</p> <p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p> <p>The PHP Developer is responsible for the functional and technical analysis, design, programming,&nbsp;testing and maintenance of the company's web-based software products and internally&nbsp;developed support systems. Our new PHP Developer will be part of a highly skilled tight-knit team of three, focused on the implementation of new product initiatives. You will work closely with the Team Lead and a Developer to modify and maintain existing applications. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>On a day-to-day basis, the PHP Developer and the team lead will work together to resolve the issues identified on support tasks and assigned by the VP Information Technology. You will maintain open lines of communication to closely follow-up on issues and to ensure a transparent and efficient resolution. You will own the technical aspects of your deliverables and keep a close eye on estimates, status, productivity and code quality.</p> <p>Venngo is undergoing an exciting growth period and as a smaller company there is a lot of innovative work to be done. With this expansion, we are moving people and giving them more responsibility. Joining now is an opportunity to increase your visibility and have your strengths recognized and applied on new and varied projects.</p> <p><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you?</strong></p> <ul> <li>An incredible learning opportunity and the chance to grow. This is a chance to learn new technologies, expand your troubleshooting skills and gain exposure working on the application platform.</li> <li>An unequivocal level of job satisfaction. We make people happy. Ultimately, we help organizations increase employee engagement and boost morale. With over 300 health and wellness discounts, our clients can trust that they will have happier employees with less absenteeism.</li> <li>An open door. From individual career counselling to weekly company lunches Venngo has a transparent culture where we fully support the career development of our people. After 18 years in existence, we know a thing or two about making our own team happy.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Here&rsquo;s what you bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience and knowledge. </strong>You have a minimum of 1-2 years in LAMP development and a &nbsp;proven track record of programming dynamic web applications that utilize a backend database for persistent data storage. You have hands-on experience designing, coding and unit testing web applications for desktops and mobile devices including: <ul> <li>Knowledge of modern programming and scripting languages utilized in web environments including PHP 5, MySQL, JavaScript/AJAX and HTML4/5.</li> <li>Understanding of web-related protocols such as HTTP, SSL/SSH, FTP and TCP.</li> <li>Exposure to database technologies such as SQL.</li> <li>Experience developing mobile web-based applications for Apple iOS, Android and Blackberry platforms is an asset but not required.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Communication and translation.</strong> You will be working closely with internal and external clients to resolve technical issues. Your written and verbal communication skills - including the ability to listen and reflect back - need to be impressive.</li> <li><strong>Motivation, drive and passion.</strong> You love the idea of coming into the office and actively solving problems. You have a thirst for technical knowledge and a desire to contribute however you can.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p>Simply put, the team at Venngo spends their days thinking of ways to make people happy, save money with discounts and bring a smile to someone&rsquo;s face.</p> <p>We believe strongly in the value of what we are doing and our capacity to make work better for everyone. And that starts internally. From access to our own amazing perks to professional development to a genuine respect for ideas from every single person here. We ensure that everyone&rsquo;s accomplishments are acknowledged out loud on a regular basis and we prioritize helping our own people grow their careers.</p> <p><strong>Join us.</strong></p> <p>At Venngo we know that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. If you feel you meet all or most of the qualifications we are seeking; and you are excited by the possibility of growing our company, take a chance and express your interest here. To learn more about how we are, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/venngo">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/venngoinc">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/126508/">LinkedIn</a>.</p> <p>Venngo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.</p>