About the role

Join Ofload as a Software Engineer to build features for a tech-enabled freight platform. Collaborate with a cross-functional team leveraging modern technologies such as PHP and React.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively in a small cross-functional squad (engineers, product, design) to build features that power Ofload’s core platform.
Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services using PHP 8, Laravel, and REST APIs, and contribute to front-end components in TypeScript + React (depending on experience).
Contribute to code reviews, write clean and maintainable code, and continuously improve engineering standards and practices.
Write and maintain meaningful automated tests to ensure high-quality and reliable releases.
Learn and apply software design principles (e.g. MVC, REST and dependency injection) with guidance from senior engineers.
Participate in planning, refinement, and delivery alongside Backend, DevOps, Data, UI/UX, and QA.
Help debug production issues and contribute to improving reliability, observability, and overall system performance.
Grow your impact over time, taking ownership of features, understanding system behaviour, and contributing to architectural discussions as your experience increases.

1–2 years of commercial experience building web applications (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience with at least one backend language and/or framework, such as PHP/Laravel, Ruby/Rails, Python/Django, NodeJS or similar.
Some experience with front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) or willingness to learn React/TypeScript.
Understanding of REST APIs, relational databases, and basic software design principles.
Comfortable working in Linux/MacOS dev environments.
2–5 years experience building and maintaining production systems.
Solid experience with PHP and Laravel, or strong expertise in another backend ecosystem with willingness to transition.
Practical experience with TypeScript/React or modern front-end frameworks.
Experience working with relational databases (preferably Postgres) and API-driven systems.
Good understanding of testing practices, version control (Git), and modern development workflows.
Ability to break down problems, propose solutions, and take ownership of features from conception to delivery.
Experience working in a cloud-based environment (AWS ideal) is a bonus, not a requirement.

Flexibility and Wellbeing: Balance your life with hybrid work arrangements, including remote work options and additional leave for volunteering, celebrations, and personal milestones.
Empowerment and Growth: access to a $500 learning and development budget to put towards your professional growth, in-house workshops & Lunch & Learns;
Our annual Summer Camp offsite
**Office Benefits:**
Weekly catered breakfast, monthly team lunch and a number of delicious snacks
Morning brew of your choice at our local cafe
Quarterly celebrations and team events
Table tennis, board games and an office library