Remote PHP Developer

Who We AreWelcome to TELUS Digital — where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting-edge technology, agile thinking, and a people-first culture.With a global team across North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, and APAC, we offer end-to-end expertise across various service offerings: Web, Mobile & Digital Marketing | Enterprise AI | Customer Care AI & Technology | Enterprise Technology ModernizationFrom mobile apps and websites to voice UI, chatbots, AI, customer service, and in-store solutions, TELUS Digital enables seamless, trusted, and digitally powered experiences that meet customers wherever they are — all backed by the secure infrastructure and scale of our multi-billion-dollar parent company.The OpportunityTHWB PHP Developer (Backend)We're a comprehensive wellbeing platform empowering organizations to support employee health and engagement. Through personalized plans, real-time insights, and community-driven features, we help companies build healthier, more productive workforces while fostering meaningful workplace connections. Our evidence-based approach drives lasting wellness behavior change across physical activity, mental health, nutrition, and sleep.Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs that power our applications. You will work collaboratively with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to build scalable, efficient, and secure backend solutions.Working EnvironmentFully remote positionWork from anywhere within USCollaborative team cultureTechnical StackPHPMySQLAWSKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and databases using PHP and MySQLDeploy applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3) with CI/CD pipeline experienceContribute to architectural decisions and technical strategyWrite clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practicesOptimize database schemas and queries for performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-traffic systemsDevelop unit tests, debug issues, and troubleshoot in production and development environmentsImplement security best practices and secure coding standardsParticipate in code reviews, maintain version control (Git) and comprehensive technical documentationWork cross-functionally with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teamsStay current with industry trends and recommend architectural improvementsRequired Skills5+ years of professional backend development experience3+ years of PHP development with proven production-level applicationsStrong MySQL knowledge (relational design, SQL optimization, database management)Working experience with AWS services and cloud-based developmentStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesPreferred skillsPython Experience: Knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or backend servicesRuby on Rails Experience: Knowledge of Ruby on Rails backend servicesMentor junior developers and share interests and findings in new technologiesAbility to work independently and take ownership of projects