PHP Developer

Whisker is on a mission to make life with pets endlessly better. As the makers of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and , we’re leading the pack in pet tech and pet accessories—creating smarter, cleaner, and more thoughtful solutions for pet parents everywhere.

The PHP Developer will build, enhance, and maintain the software and systems that power Whisker’s operations, including fulfillment of our Litter-Robots, Feeder-Robots, and other innovative pet products. This role is ideal for a mid-level developer with strong PHP expertise who is eager to contribute to core business systems and expand their technical skillset. Experience with ERP, MES, or similar enterprise systems is a strong bonus.

The Specialist will collaborate across teams, actively participate in Agile processes, and deliver clean, maintainable, and efficient solutions that support Whisker’s global operations.

• 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

• 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)

• 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 (Rabbit
  
  MQ 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

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