We are The Foundry, Monster’s Digital Recruitment Agency, came. We are a Canadian-based, online employer branding agency with over 10 years of web experience, bolstered by over 20 years of seeker data from Monster Worldwide. We are a consulting agency that builds websites to attract the right job seekers with the right messaging.

We are a fun-loving and hard-working team who share a common focus. Joining our team, you will benefit from a competitive compensation package, an open learning environment, and contribute to continual drive for innovation.

At The Foundry we have a lot of great benefits:

• 3+ weeks of vacation
• Remote Work Opportunity (up to 3 days a week)
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• RRSP + Match
• Health Care Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Best Doctors Program
• CONTACT Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
• Monthly Paid Lunch

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• We are looking for a dedicated developer who writes code that they are proud of and can hit the ground running.
• You will be working on a variety of projects ranging from day-to-day code maintenance and bug fixes to new code development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain existing code or create new client websites and internal solutions; troubleshoot bug fixes in PHP and JavaScript.
• Develop clean, maintainable code
• Work with designers and front end developers to ensure technical feasibility of UX / UI
• Assist with estimation of tasks to facilitate planning.
• Document code development and revisions
• Ensure all code is valid and conform to the W3C standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience writing real world web applications in PHP
• 5+ years of experience with an MVC framework.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Commitment to high-quality code and structure
• Outstanding analysis, problem-solving, communication, time management, and teamwork skills
• A desire to own a project from beginning to end, with a strong sense of pride in a job exceptionally done

SKILLS:

• Great understanding of Object Oriented Programming and SOLID principles
• Excellent knowledge of web technologies
• Experience with relational (MySQL) databases
• Knowledge of Redis or other caching methods
• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Good understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of Git 
• Ability to analyze web pages for the purpose of optimizing load time
• Knowledge of Linux servers is a plus (LAMP)
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

EPIC, BUT UNNECESSARY:

• Bilingual (English and French)
• Experience working in or with creative agencies
• Experience managing servers