Full Stack Developer (PHP/JavaScript)

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The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets.  United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

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TMX Newsfile is a leading provider of news dissemination and regulatory filing services for publicly traded and private companies across North America. As part of our dedicated technology team, we build, maintain, and scale the critical platforms that power seamless disclosure and market integration for our clients. We operate as a pure Scrum shop, rapidly delivering high-quality web applications, internal tools, and cutting-edge features—including emerging AI-driven initiatives—using modern cloud and web technologies. 

This position is for an experienced Web Developer with a strong focus on front-end interface design to support TMX Newsfile's core platforms. Working directly within our Scrum team, you will design, build, and extend both public-facing web properties and internal applications using PHP, JavaScript, and CSS (with experience in Perl, AWS, and AWS Lambda considered strong assets). In this role, you will enhance user interfaces, integrate AI-based capabilities, and participate in release management processes to ensure robust, high-performing services for our corporate clients. 

This role reports to: Managing Director, Delivery Lead, Newsfile

Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Vancouver, BC.

Key Accountabilities

• Core Application Development: Build, test, and maintain web pages, applications, and features using PHP, JavaScript, and CSS, prioritizing exceptional front-end interface design and user experience.
• Product & AI Enhancement: Support and extend TMX Newsfile's public-facing distribution platform, internal operational tools, and integrated AI initiatives.
• System Optimization & Cloud Integration: Drive application performance, security, and scalability, leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure, AWS Lambda serverless functions, and supporting legacy or auxiliary services (Perl experience an asset).
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Partner closely with team members to diagnose, debug, and resolve technical issues across production and non-production environments.
• Scrum & Release Management: Actively participate in all Scrum events (sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives) and contribute to structured change and release management practices.
• Collaborative Delivery: Work cross-functionally within the engineering team to translate platform requirements into clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

Must Have(s)

• Experience: 2–5+ years of experience developing and maintaining applications within with PHP, JavaScript and CSS
• Web & Scripting: Professional proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, and CSS for application development and maintenance.
• Database Literacy: Comfort working across both SQL Server and MySQL environments.
• Polyglot Mindset: A genuine interest in switching between different languages and technical eras to support business needs.

Nice to Have(s)

• Cloud Foundations: Prior experience is a plus, or a strong willingness to learn and maintain Python lambda scripts deployed with AWS AI Gateway.
• Perl Experience: Prior experience is a plus, or a strong willingness to learn and maintain Perl scripts.
• Interest in AI: A genuine interest in working with AI to augment web-based applications.
• DevOps/SRE: Experience with application monitoring, logging, and improving system reliability.
• Industry Background: Experience in fintech, regulatory compliance, or high-availability data distribution.

Salary Range: 70K/year - 85K/year CAD. Please note that the Salary Range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived! 

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. 

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.