Software Developer - PHP Laravel

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Senior Developer – React (or Similar), Laravel (or PHP), MySQL (Full-Stack or Specialized Roles Available)
 

About Us
LilYPad POS provides Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions for family entertainment businesses. Our software is deeply integrated with payment processing, customer management, and online sales tools.
We are migrating away from a legacy PHP system while keeping everything live. This means we need strong developers who can help modernize our platform, improve security, and optimize performance—whether that’s through full-stack expertise or deep specialization in frontend or backend development.
We are working toward a React frontend and a Laravel backend, but we’re open to input. If you have strong reasons why a different approach would work better, we want to hear them.
This is not a “greenfield” startup role—this is a real engineering challenge where your ability to work with legacy code while implementing new tech will be critical. If you have experience with modern frontend and backend frameworks, scalable architectures, and API development, and you want to build new features while untangling existing messes, we want to talk to you.

Who We’re Looking For
We are open to hiring either a full-stack developer who can handle both frontend and backend work, or two specialized developers to focus on each area.
If you're a Full-Stack Developer:
● You should be comfortable building a modern frontend (React or similar) while refactoring and improving PHP/MySQL backend logic.
● You have experience working across the stack, balancing frontend usability with backend performance and security.

If you're a Frontend Developer:
● You will focus on modernizing our frontend while improving UI/UX and handling API interactions efficiently.
● Experience working with React or similar modern frameworks is essential.
● If you think another approach is better than React, we’re open to discussing it.

If you're a Backend Developer:
● You will focus on refactoring PHP code, optimizing MySQL performance, and ensuring payment security & compliance.
● Experience working with legacy systems, performance bottlenecks, and transaction-heavy applications is a plus.
● You should be comfortable building and integrating APIs for external services and internal functionality.

What You’ll Do
Regardless of your focus, you will play a critical role in modernizing our software while keeping everything running.
● Rebuild & Improve the Frontend (React or Similar) – If frontend-focused, you will lead the transition from older tech to a modern UI framework.
● Refactor & Improve the Backend (Laravel/PHP/MySQL) – If backend-focused, you will modernize a legacy PHP/MySQL system while ensuring security and performance.
● Optimize Database Performance – Our system runs on MySQL with poor indexing and slow queries. You’ll fi x performance bottlenecks and improve query efficiency.
● Ensure Security & Compliance – Payments are core to our platform, so you’ll handle fraud prevention, session security, and PCI compliance.
● Develop & Integrate APIs – You’ll build new APIs for internal use and integrate with third-party services to expand functionality.
● Own the Process – We need someone proactive who can take ownership of features from planning to deployment.

What We’re Looking For
● 5+ years of experience in either frontend, backend, or full-stack development.
● Frontend: Strong experience with React (or similar modern frameworks).
● Backend: Laravel/PHP/MySQL expertise – You understand modern PHP development, MySQL optimization, and API design.
● Experience working with legacy codebases – You’ve had to fix and refactor existing messy code, not just build new things. If you haven’t done it before but like a challenge, we’d still love to hear from you. – You’ve had to fix and refactor existing messy code, not just build new things.
● Security & Compliance awareness – You know how to handle authentication, session security, and protect transaction data.
● Ability to work independently & problem-solve – You can take requirements, figure things out, and get things done.

Bonus Points If You Have:
⭐ Experience with Laravel (We are transitioning towards it, but it’s a slow process).

⭐ Worked on SaaS platforms, POS systems, or e-commerce applications.

⭐ Understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, AWS).

⭐ Experience integrating payment processors.

Why Join LilYPad POS
● Make a direct impact - Real engineering problems, not busywork – Your code will directly improve performance, security, and user experience.
● Tackle exciting challenges – Work on a product that serves real-world businesses in the family entertainment space.
● Fast-paced environment – Your ideas matter, and you’ll see the impact of your work.
● Hybrid/Remote flexibility – We care about results, not where you work

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More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals.  Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa.  Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.