Senior Software Engineer

Description:

Frontier Dental CA, a leading innovator in the dental technology space, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its expanding IT team at its Markham office. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to the development of web and mobile platforms, and shape scalable digital solutions that enhance the company’s product offerings.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain end-to-end systems using Laravel (PHP), React, and Node.js. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, design, and infrastructure—to deliver high-quality applications that prioritize performance, security, and user experience. This is a hands-on role ideal for an experienced full-stack developer with strong technical leadership and an appetite for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Laravel (PHP), React, and Node.js.

• Collaborate closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to implement robust, user-centric solutions.

• Take full ownership of codebases for assigned projects, ensuring optimal architecture, maintainability, and quality.

• Analyze business requirements, define technical scope, and make data-driven decisions balancing performance and risk.

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate them seamlessly across multiple systems.

• Optimize performance and scalability, ensuring applications are secure and responsive.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application, performance, and security issues.

• Participate actively in code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

• Manage databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL, implementing schema design and query optimization.

• Maintain technical documentation (APIs, workflows, processes) for internal and cross-team reference.

• Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure software reliability and quality.

• Confidently use AI tools and automation workflows to accelerate development and improve accuracy.

• Participate in project estimation and provide strategic technical input during sprint planning and execution.

• Balance delivery speed, code quality, and operational risk when making project decisions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Senior Full-Stack Developer, preferably in a product-driven environment.

• At least 2+ years of experience leading or managing small development teams.

• Strong proficiency in Laravel (PHP) and JavaScript/TypeScript for both React (front-end) and Node.js (back-end).

• Expertise with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases, including indexing, tuning, and optimization.

• Solid experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs with robust authentication and versioning.

• Proficiency in Git, GitHub Actions (or similar), and CI/CD pipeline management.

• Deep understanding of application security, clean architecture, and secure coding practices.

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps and observability practices.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to use AI development tools responsibly to enhance productivity.

• Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, and modern PHP standards (PSR).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior work in healthcare, SaaS, or technology product development environments.

• Background in infrastructure automation and continuous delivery systems.

• Exposure to performance monitoring and data analytics tools.

Why Join Frontier Dental CA:

• Be part of a technically progressive and innovation-driven company in the healthcare technology space.

• Work on complex, high-impact projects that directly support business growth and digital transformation.

• Collaborate with a supportive and talented engineering team that values creativity, accountability, and innovation.

• Access to modern tools, frameworks, and AI-based development workflows.

• Career growth opportunities through technical leadership and cross-functional exposure.

• Work in a collaborative on-site environment that fosters skill development and hands-on learning.