Whisker · 2 months ago
PHP Developer
Michigan
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWhisker is on a mission to enhance the lives of pet owners through innovative technology. The PHP Developer will build, enhance, and maintain software systems that support Whisker’s operations, collaborating across teams and participating in Agile processes.
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Responsibilities
Contributes to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Whisker’s operations management systems
Collaborates with operations, manufacturing, and shipping teams to understand challenges and support solutions
Translates requirements into incremental deliverables, provide accurate estimates, and participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retros)
Writes, tests, and deploys clean, maintainable code across both back-end and front-end systems
Participates in code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback
Assists in designing and maintaining database schemas and queries
Develops and supports integrations with third-party systems (e.g., shipping, returns, ERP)
Troubleshoots and resolves system issues with urgency and attention to detail
Creates and maintains technical documentation for system functionality and processes
Writes and maintains unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability
Follows best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and Agile methodologies
Stays current with emerging technologies and recommends improvements for systems and processes
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or equivalent experience
2–3+ years of professional experience in web development with strong PHP expertise
Experience with modern MVC frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
Experience developing REST APIs and integrating with third-party APIs
Hands-on experience with relational databases and writing efficient queries
Familiarity with project management tools for task/issue tracking
Experience participating in Agile teams and ceremonies
Exposure to maintaining and refactoring existing applications
Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit)
Proficiency in PHP (7.x/8.x) and object-oriented programming
Strong understanding of MVC frameworks and clean code principles
Basic knowledge of cloud hosting and deployments (Azure preferred)
Front-end skills: JavaScript, JQuery, SASS/LESS, with familiarity in build tools (Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt)
Familiarity with modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and version control (Git)
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Preferred
Experience working with ERP, MES, or other enterprise-grade systems
Experience migrating PHP applications from older versions (7.x to 8.x)
Familiarity with caching (Redis, Memcache) and message queues (RabbitMQ or similar) is a plus
Hands-on experience containerizing applications
Familiarity with accessibility/ADA compliance in web apps
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience working cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables
Not required to have pets, but highly recommended
Benefits
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program
Company
Whisker
Maker of the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box on the market, used by more than 1,000,000 pet parents.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$31MKey Investors
Pondera Holdings
2019-12-01Private Equity· $31M
Leadership Team
Jacob Zuppke 🐈
President & CEO
Jeannette Conner
Senior EA to the CEO
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