Senior Integration Engineer

Summary

Join VERB, a digital marketing and technology agency in Halifax, Nova Scotia, working with global clients in travel and hospitality. As a Staff Engineer, you will develop API services for enterprise products, translating client requests into robust technical solutions. You will leverage your expertise in Dolli and collaborate with stakeholders and third-party providers. The role demands a deep understanding of software development, design patterns, and optimization for scalability and performance. VERB offers a balanced work/life approach with excellent benefits, including vacation time from day one, an annual travel credit, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with PHP frameworks
• Post-secondary education in computer science or equivalent experience
• Experience using LAMP-stack technologies and the Symfony PHP framework or similar MVC frameworks
• Familiarity with modern PHP development practices and tools, including PHP7+ and Composer
• Experience with API development tools such as Postman, SoapUI, Swagger/OpenAPI
• Familiar with OWASP best practices
• Working knowledge of CI processes, including automated testing
• Familiarity with Web infrastructure technologies such as SSL and DNS
• Proficient with version control systems, Git and Gitlab in particular
• Proficient with development debugging tools and practices
• Highly organized with the ability to function in a fast-paced business environment

Responsibilities

• Develops software solutions by studying information needs, systems flow, data usage, and work processes while also conferring with stakeholders
• Collaborate with third-party web service providers to create reusable integrations
• Identify and utilize software design patterns
• Build and track reusable code and libraries
• Document and demonstrate solutions through flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, code comments and clear code
• Optimize applications for scalability and performance
• Debug complex issues spanning multiple systems and vendors
• Adhere to internal workflow and development standards
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders ensuring there is clear, consistent communication
• Support Project team members through highly technical tasks and be the go-to person for questions and concerns
• Provide architecture guidance and mentorship to Development team members

Benefits

• 80% premium share option for Group Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), with a health spending account to top up your claims
• A healthy living account
• Company matching RRSP program
• Top up for Parental/Pregnancy leave
• Remote and flexible work arrangements
• Transit and fitness discounts
• Recreational sports teams
• Learning and development opportunities with a multitude of resources
• Internal recognition programs
• Vacation time available on day one (not to mention an extra bonus week during the holidays)
• An annual travel credit (for non-work related travel)
• Free office snacks and drinks to keep you energized when you’re around