PHP Developer
Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today.
We work onsite 4+ days a week, with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.
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:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- 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