Senior Full-Stack Developer

The Universal Group • Ottawa, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Beacon Lite has merged with the Universal Group, an industry leader who was recognized as one of Canada’s best-managed companies in 2024, in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic supplies, Occupational Health and Safety Training, Landscaping, and Staffing services. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education. We have an exciting opportunity in our Administration Department. The Senior Full-Stack Developer is responsible for owning, maintaining, and evolving a core operations platform that supports end-to-end workflows for service-based field operations, including work order management, dispatch scheduling, rental and service requests, invoicing, reporting, and integrations with accounting and communication systems.

This role requires full-stack ownership of an existing production system built on an Angular frontend and Laravel/PHP backend, with MySQL databases, API authentication (OAuth/Passport), and integrations such as QuickBooks and Twilio. The platform is deployed via AWS infrastructure with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
The incumbent is expected to quickly understand complex operational workflows, ensure system reliability, and deliver pragmatic, scalable improvements that enhance performance, usability, and business efficiency, without overengineering.

Requirements

• Strong experience building and maintaining production web applications
• Solid hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel
• Solid hands-on experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and Angular
• Experience working in mature or legacy codebases with real business complexity
• Experience with APIs, auth flows, and external integrations
• Experience with Angular Material
• Experience with Laravel Passport
• Experience with AWS, S3, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with QuickBooks, Twilio, or similar third-party integrations
• Experience maintaining internal tools or operational platforms
• Tech Savvy – Keeping up with emerging programming technologies and frameworks
• Action Oriented – Taking initiative to solve software challenges with enthusiasm
• Problem Solving – Analyzing complex issues and developing effective solutions
• Nimble Learning – Adapting to new technologies and development practices

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance features across the Angular frontend and Laravel backend APIs
• Translate business requirements into functional, scalable solutions in collaboration with product and operations stakeholders
• Maintain and continuously improve core operational workflows, including dispatch, invoicing, reporting, and operations management
• Diagnose and resolve production issues across the full stack
• Refactor legacy code in a controlled, incremental manner to improve maintainability and performance
• Ensure changes are pragmatic and aligned with long-term system stability
• Support and maintain third-party integrations, including accounting systems, messaging platforms, and document/report generation tools
• Improve system reliability, deployment safety, and overall developer workflow
• Contribute to better practices in CI/CD, testing, and release management

Benefits

• Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits upon completion of probationary period
• Wellness Program/EAP and Corporate Discounts
• 3 weeks of Paid Vacation
• RRSP/DPSP with 3% matching after 6 months of employment
• A fantastic corporate culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work
• A growing organization with room for development and advancement
• Access to a variety of discount programs with popular retailers.
• Free parking on site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed