Full Stack & Cloud Native Senior Web Developer
❓Who are we
For 30 years and counting, Toon Boom Animation has been the global leader in preproduction and 2D animation software with clients in over 140 countries. The organization has made its mark with products which include Harmony (end-to-end animation) and Storyboard Pro (storyboarding and layout), which continue to build upon their reputation for high performance tools which push the limits of creativity. Producer (production management) and Harmony Gaming (drawing and animation tools for game development) are the most recent new products to join the line-up. Disney Television Animation, Bento Box, Fox Television Animation, Dog Head, Toei Animation, The SPA Studios, Xilam and Boulder Media, are just a few examples of our high profile clients.
Please note that while we welcome applications from across Canada, our preferred candidate will be based in Montreal.
🤩 What you'll do
We are seeking a Cloud Native Senior Web Developer to lead the development and maintenance of our corporate applications and to architect and design a state-of-the-art eCommerce platform for our customers.
In this role, you will:
- Develop & support web-based solutions using cutting-edge cloud technologies.
- Architect a service-oriented architecture that seamlessly integrates our corporate applications.
- Collaborate with the IT department to build DevOps pipelines and implement automated CI/CD systems.
- Drive the modernization of our web and IT infrastructure utilizing modern cloud technologies.
You are an experienced web developer passionate about application architecture and data integration. You excel in developing and administering web-based applications and eCommerce solutions. Your expertise includes working with technologies such as PHP, Node.js, MySQL, Redis, and Laravel.
You thrive in an Agile, diverse team environment and are committed to improving in-house web solutions and enterprise applications. Your input will be invaluable—your experience and leadership will help our team focus on innovation and develop technological solutions to daily business challenges.
🎯 What you'll need
- You have 5+ years of experience working on IT-related projects and the full cycle of web application development.
- You have 5+ years of experience with web development technologies using cloud-native solutions.
- You have relevant experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- You possess excellent knowledge of the LAMP stack.
- You have excellent knowledge of REST and SOAP web services technologies.
- You are proficient in PHP MVC frameworks such as Laravel.
- You are knowledgeable in Test-Driven Development, unit testing, and writing clean code.
- You are experienced with Git source control and Linux operating systems.
- You are familiar with DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
- You are familiar with serverless and function-as-a-service systems.
- You have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as you will lead and interact with people internally, and you are, of course, a great team player!
🤩 What we offer
At Toon Boom, we understand the importance of work-life balance and comprehensive benefits for our team. Here's what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy a minimum of 14 statutory holidays, an additional holiday break between Christmas and New Year, and start with a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year.
- Health & Wellness: Benefit from group insurance that includes virtual health medicine from Day 1, making access to healthcare easier and more convenient, along with a $2,500 annual allowance for mental health specialists.
- Support Through Life's Challenges: Our Employee Assistance Program (PAE) is there to support you through life's ups and downs.
- RRSP Contributions: We offer a competitive RRSP contribution plan to support your financial future. After 90 days of employment, we contribute 3% to your RRSP. Additionally, if you choose to contribute 3% as well, we'll match it with another 3%, effectively doubling your contribution to a total of 6%.
- Personal and Sick Days: We provide 10 days of personal and sick leave to ensure you can take care of yourself when needed.
- Work Flexibility: Embrace a hybrid and remote-friendly work environment, with flexible work hours to suit your lifestyle.
🤝 What to expect during the recruitment process
Joining our team starts with a transparent and respectful recruitment journey. Although our HR team is small, with just our dedicated People Operations Director, we make every effort to respond to each applicant. Here's what you can expect:
- Initial Contact: If your application catches our eye, our People Operations Director will reach out to you for an introductory call.
- Meeting the Team: Following a successful initial discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your manager as well as more members of the team to get to know each other better!
- Inclusive and Accessible: We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. Should you require any accommodations to participate fully in the process, please let us know. We respect your privacy and will adapt the process to meet your needs, ensuring a fair and comfortable experience for all candidates.
🖤 Diversity statement
At Toon Boom, we embrace diversity in its fullest form. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, genders, ages, sexual orientations, abilities, and beliefs. Our commitment is to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. We believe in the strength and innovation that come from diverse experiences and perspectives.
