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Our primary market is the restaurant technology sector in the United States and Canada. Our mission is to empower our clients to increase sales, transition transactions to more cost-effective platforms, and leverage data-driven insights for prosperity. We are committed to continuous innovation and collaboration to address the evolving digital requirements of our clientele.\nTimeframe:Full Time\nSalary: $80,000 annually\nLocation:Remote, Canada-based Greater Toronto Area preferred\nReporting To:Platform Architect and AI Architect\nLevel of Experience:Minimum 6 years intermediate+\nWilling to meet in person to collaborate, strong verbal and written communication skills, experience working in small fast-paced environments.\nRole Summary:\nThe Backend PHP Developer is a core member of the engineering team responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling the server-side systems that power Smooth’s mobile and web applications. 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