Whisker
Whisker is on a mission to make life with pets endlessly better. As the makers of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com, we’re leading the pack in pet tech and pet accessories—creating smarter, cleaner, and more thoughtful solutions for pet parents everywhere.
What You’ll Do The PHP Developer will build, enhance, and maintain the software and systems that power Whisker’s operations, including fulfillment of our Litter-Robots, Feeder-Robots, and other innovative pet products. This role is ideal for a mid-level developer with strong PHP expertise who is eager to contribute to core business systems and expand their technical skillset. Experience with ERP, MES, or similar enterprise systems is a strong bonus. The Specialist will collaborate across teams, actively participate in Agile processes, and deliver clean, maintainable, and efficient solutions that support Whisker’s global operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Whisker’s operations management systems
Collaborates with operations, manufacturing, and shipping teams to understand challenges and support solutions
Translates requirements into incremental deliverables, provide accurate estimates, and participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retros)
Writes, tests, and deploys clean, maintainable code across both back-end and front-end systems
Participates in code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback
Assists in designing and maintaining database schemas and queries
Develops and supports integrations with third-party systems (e.g., shipping, returns, ERP)
Troubleshoots and resolves system issues with urgency and attention to detail
Creates and maintains technical documentation for system functionality and processes
Writes and maintains unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability
Follows best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and Agile methodologies
Stays current with emerging technologies and recommends improvements for systems and processes
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Requirements What You’ll Bring
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or equivalent experience
2–3+ years of professional experience in web development with strong PHP expertise
Experience with modern MVC frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
Experience developing REST APIs and integrating with third-party APIs
Hands-on experience with relational databases and writing efficient queries
Familiarity with project management tools for task/issue tracking
Experience participating in Agile teams and ceremonies
Exposure to maintaining and refactoring existing applications
Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit)
Proficiency in PHP (7.x/8.x) and object-oriented programming
Strong understanding of MVC frameworks and clean code principles
Basic knowledge of cloud hosting and deployments (Azure preferred)
Front-end skills: JavaScript, JQuery, SASS/LESS, with familiarity in build tools (Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt)
Familiarity with modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and version control (Git)
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Not Required but Nice to Have!
Experience working with ERP, MES, or other enterprise-grade systems
Experience migrating PHP applications from older versions (7.x to 8.x)
Familiarity with caching (Redis, Memcache) and message queues (RabbitMQ or similar) is a plus
Hands-on experience containerizing applications
Familiarity with accessibility/ADA compliance in web apps
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience working cross-functionally with non- technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables
Not required to have pets, but highly recommended
Benefits & Perks Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
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What You’ll Do The PHP Developer will build, enhance, and maintain the software and systems that power Whisker’s operations, including fulfillment of our Litter-Robots, Feeder-Robots, and other innovative pet products. This role is ideal for a mid-level developer with strong PHP expertise who is eager to contribute to core business systems and expand their technical skillset. Experience with ERP, MES, or similar enterprise systems is a strong bonus. The Specialist will collaborate across teams, actively participate in Agile processes, and deliver clean, maintainable, and efficient solutions that support Whisker’s global operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Whisker’s operations management systems
Collaborates with operations, manufacturing, and shipping teams to understand challenges and support solutions
Translates requirements into incremental deliverables, provide accurate estimates, and participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retros)
Writes, tests, and deploys clean, maintainable code across both back-end and front-end systems
Participates in code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback
Assists in designing and maintaining database schemas and queries
Develops and supports integrations with third-party systems (e.g., shipping, returns, ERP)
Troubleshoots and resolves system issues with urgency and attention to detail
Creates and maintains technical documentation for system functionality and processes
Writes and maintains unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability
Follows best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and Agile methodologies
Stays current with emerging technologies and recommends improvements for systems and processes
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Requirements What You’ll Bring
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or equivalent experience
2–3+ years of professional experience in web development with strong PHP expertise
Experience with modern MVC frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
Experience developing REST APIs and integrating with third-party APIs
Hands-on experience with relational databases and writing efficient queries
Familiarity with project management tools for task/issue tracking
Experience participating in Agile teams and ceremonies
Exposure to maintaining and refactoring existing applications
Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit)
Proficiency in PHP (7.x/8.x) and object-oriented programming
Strong understanding of MVC frameworks and clean code principles
Basic knowledge of cloud hosting and deployments (Azure preferred)
Front-end skills: JavaScript, JQuery, SASS/LESS, with familiarity in build tools (Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt)
Familiarity with modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and version control (Git)
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Not Required but Nice to Have!
Experience working with ERP, MES, or other enterprise-grade systems
Experience migrating PHP applications from older versions (7.x to 8.x)
Familiarity with caching (Redis, Memcache) and message queues (RabbitMQ or similar) is a plus
Hands-on experience containerizing applications
Familiarity with accessibility/ADA compliance in web apps
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience working cross-functionally with non- technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables
Not required to have pets, but highly recommended
Benefits & Perks Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
#onsite1
#J-18808-Ljbffr