Sycle is a market-leading global SaaS company with the mission of facilitating the delivery of better hearing to the world. Founded in 2001, we have grown to be the leading practice management solution for audiology (hearing care) providers, with more than 65% market share. The Sycle practice management solution frees up valuable time so our customers can grow their businesses through delivering high quality patient care and exceptional services that delight their customers. Small hearing care practices and some of the largest retailers utilize our software in 13 countries worldwide.

The Sycle team is 120 strong. We are headquartered in Lone Tree, Colorado with offices in Alabama and Vancouver, and a large remote workforce. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us build and deliver market-leading tools that make a difference for our customers. Check out our job listings and apply!

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who doesn’t mind going back in time, who is OK working without the aid of modern frameworks and who enjoys working with older versions of PHP – specifically, PHP 5.4. This role is supporting our largest client and their highly customized version of our software. You’ll be building new features and refactoring code in their environment.

You’ll be a part of our team but also working closely with our client’s team. The role requires patience, diplomacy and tact. This is well-suited to someone who is able to give good advice but who is not attached to whether that advice is taken or not. The ideal candidate is comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop new user-facing features Building reusable code and libraries for future use
Optimization of the application
Implementation of security and data protection
Fixing bugs quickly
Fast resolution of difficult problems
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
Fulfill your responsibilities dependably as a remote worker

Skills & Requirements

5+ years experience using PHP 5.4 and later
Experience building SaaS products
Experience with HTML/CSS
Experience with jQuery, MySQL 8 and later
Understanding of software architecture and software design principles
Experience with Docker specifically or containerization generally
Understanding accessibility and security
Integration with third-party services
Implementing unit tests
Comfortable with manual deployments and a lack of front or back-end frameworks
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Passionate about producing elegant, maintainable code
Computer science degree or equivalent experience

Please send your resume and cover letter describing your application development experience. You must be able to freely work in Canada without employer sponsorship (we’re only hiring in BC, AB or ON). Strong command of written and spoken English is required due to the nature of the team and the regular engagement with our client.