BlackBerry Radar- Senior Full Stack Developer

BlackBerry; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a skilled Back End Developer to design and optimize web applications. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in Node.js, JavaScript, and microservices architecture. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative IoT solutions while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Back End development with Node.js / Express.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including experience with React.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications.
• Build and optimize microservices and backend systems.
• Collaborate on Front End development.

Skills

Back End development with Node.js

SQL databases (e.g., MySQL)

JavaScript

Microservices architecture

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Automated testing frameworks (Mocha, Chai)

React

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Node.js

Elasticsearch

Redis

Jira

Job description

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Job Description

The BlackBerry IoT Business Unit combines BlackBerry’s core IoT assets across the company. One of groups within the IoT Business Unit is BlackBerry Radar, which is an innovative service for managing and optimizing fleet operations for businesses in the transportation sector. Solving our customers most common transportation and logistics challenges, BlackBerry® Radar can be used for tracking trailers, intermodal containers & chassis, equipment, railcars and more.

Asset Tracking Engineered for Intelligence!

All BlackBerry Radar tracking data is secured with BlackBerry encryption and authentication services; the devices are powered by BlackBerry® QNX®, our OS for embedded systems. BlackBerry Radar devices are rugged and low maintenance, equipped with batteries that can last as much as five years.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications using modern technologies including Node.js, Serverless, NATS, Elasticsearch, MySQL, and Redis.
• Build and optimize microservices and backend systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate on Front End development using React, contributing to intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure high code quality and rapid feature delivery.
• Lead and contribute to technical initiatives, promoting best practices in software development.
• Own the quality of your code through automated testing, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in Agile planning using tools like Jira, and contribute to sprint execution and retrospectives.
• Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage services.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Back End development with Node.js / Express.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis), including data modeling and optimization.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript is essential, including experience with modern frameworks such as React. Candidates should be comfortable building dynamic, responsive user interfaces and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Mocha and Chai, and a deep understanding of testing strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex system architectures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self‑motivated with a sense of urgency and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with React and Front End development

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40