Co-op, Full Stack Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a proactive Full‑Stack Developer to join a McMaster University startup focused on electric motor tech. You will help build a cloud-based application for engineers and data scientists.

You’ll work primarily with Node.js and cloud-native tech, own features end to end, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with Node.js, Docker, NoSQL/SQL and cloud providers is essential.

Qualifications

• We value students and recent graduates who can problem-solve given little background or experience.
• Experience with Node.js, NoSQL, and Docker is essential.
• Autonomy and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team are encouraged.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and contribute to cloud-based app development.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features considering all aspects of the design.
• Learn and develop skills with new technologies.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ownership of a feature from idea to deployment.
• Develop and explore new ideas quickly.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation on implementation and process.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

NoSQL

SQL

Cloud platforms

Git

CI/CD

UI/UX design

Figma

Retool

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD tools

AWS

GCP

DigitalOcean

NoSQL databases

SQL databases

Job description

the company

the company is a startup from McMaster University focused on developing electric motor and propulsion technologies. We specialize in innovative switched reluctance motor solutions, aiming to revolutionize energy systems for a cleaner, more efficient future. Join our dynamic team to be part of driving meaningful change towards sustainability in transportation and energy. the company Full-Stack Developer

We are looking for a knowledgeable Full-Stack developer to join our team. We are developing a cloud-based application for engineers and data scientists and we are looking for individuals that are passionate about creating new cloud applications.

If you have experience developing web applications and you are interested in working closely with a multidisciplinary team, then this job is for you. We expect you to be a tech-savvy professional who is curious about applying new ideas to solve problems.

Everyone on our team is highly autonomous and values individuals that bring insight to the development of tools and software.

Job Description

Your role as a Full-Stack developer is to take ideas from conception to deployment. Our technology stack is primarily Node.js and Cloud Native Technologies. This role will require you to actively own and develop microservices. You will work closely with our small team to develop new features as we test our product with early customers. Previous experience with Node.js, NoSQL databases, and Docker will be essential to working with our current technology stack. In this role as a Full‑Stack Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and manufacturing processes using our internal tools, ensuring efficiency and quality. Your responsibilities include developing, testing, and deploying new features and functionalities, maintaining and improving our internal tools, and collaborating with other team members to drive innovation. Experience with Agile methodologies and a strong focus on continuous improvement are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features considering all aspects of the design
• Learn and develop skills with new technologies
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ownership of a feature from idea to deployment
• Develop and explore new ideas quickly
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
• Maintain documentation on implementation and process

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of Javascript and experience with Node.js
• Basic understanding of Docker
• Familiar with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, and DigitalOcean
• Experience with NoSQL, SQL, or cloud‑based databases
• Awareness of Cloud Native Technologies
• Basic understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Basic understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools

Design Skills

• Experience in UI/UX design, including knowledge of basic principles for creating easy‑to‑use interfaces
• Experience using no‑code tools for designing and prototyping UI/UX elements such as Figma, Draw.io, and Retool

Experience

We realize that the set of skills and responsibilities listed here are large for students and recent graduates. We value individuals who can problem‑solve given little background or experience. If you find this position exciting and believe you have relevant experience, please apply.