About ServiceChannel
ServiceChannel is the leading cloud-based service automation platform for facilities management, trusted by over 500 enterprise clients worldwide. With over 20 years of innovation driving our success, we provide a dynamic environment where engineers can leverage cutting-edge technology to revolutionize how businesses manage repair and maintenance services.
As an engineer at ServiceChannel, you'll have the opportunity to work on a platform that processes millions of service requests annually and supports thousands of service providers globally. You'll contribute to developing sophisticated products that empower businesses with actionable insights and the tools to scale their business.
Join a team committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering exceptional user experiences. Collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals who are passionate about problem-solving and creating impactful solutions. ServiceChannel offers a unique opportunity to work on complex challenges, innovate at scale, and make a tangible difference in the facilities management landscape.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Lead Developer (PHP) to drive the design, development, and evolution of our web platform. This role combines hands-on development with strong technical leadership, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
As a Lead Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, guide architectural decisions, and mentor engineers while actively contributing to the codebase.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and enhancement of scalable, high-performance web applications using PHP and modern front-end technologies.
Drive technical design and architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term platform strategy.
Maintain and enhance complex backend systems, optimizing for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver features end-to-end.
Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and execution plans.
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices for clean, maintainable, and secure code.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and system inefficiencies.
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, CI/CD practices, and engineering standards.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements or innovations where appropriate.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of experience in backend or full-stack development with strong expertise in PHP.
Strong expertise in PHP development, including OOP, MVC frameworks (Symfony preferred), and secure coding practices.
Experience working with modular and enterprise-grade eCommerce or marketplace platforms.
Hands-on experience with ORMs (e.g., Propel), data modeling, and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB).
Proven experience designing and building scalable APIs and backend services.
Strong proficiency in front-end development using React.js, including modern JavaScript (ES6+), component-based architecture, and state management.
Full-stack development experience across backend (PHP) and frontend (React).
Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, performance optimization, and scalability best practices.
Experience with SDLC tools (JIRA, GitHub) and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong testing mindset, including unit testing and automation principles.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Exposure to .NET / C# ecosystems.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Familiarity with search and analytics tools like Elasticsearch.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity.
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years of experience in backend or full-stack development with strong expertise in PHP.
- Strong expertise in PHP development, including OOP, MVC frameworks (Symfony preferred), and secure coding practices.
- Experience working with modular and enterprise-grade eCommerce or marketplace platforms.
- Hands-on experience with ORMs (e.g., Propel), data modeling, and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB).
- Proven experience designing and building scalable APIs and backend services.
- Strong proficiency in front-end development using React.js, including modern JavaScript (ES6+), component-based architecture, and state management.
- Full-stack development experience across backend (PHP) and frontend (React).
- Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, performance optimization, and scalability best practices.
- Experience with SDLC tools (JIRA, GitHub) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong testing mindset, including unit testing and automation principles.
- Exposure to .NET / C# ecosystems.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Familiarity with search and analytics tools like Elasticsearch.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
