Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Citylitics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly motivated software developer to join their team in Toronto. This role focuses on building full-stack web applications and developing robust backend APIs while integrating dynamic web frontends. You will tackle complex data problems in infrastructure and contribute to a sales intelligence platform that enhances efficiency in the marketplace. With a commitment to sustainable solutions and a culture free from corporate bureaucracy, this position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and the chance to influence positive change in public infrastructure.

Benefits

Access to Generative AI tools

Internal mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

No corporate bureaucracy

Opportunity to influence positive change

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software engineering, focusing on web applications and data platforms.
• Proficient in both backend and frontend technologies, capable of designing scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply data modeling techniques and optimize databases/APIs.
• Draft design documents and conduct technical demos.

Skills

Django Admin

React Query

Typescript

SQL

API telemetry/monitoring

Container workflows (k8s/Helm)

CICD

Database design

Cloud architecture (GCP)

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certificate in Engineering

Tools

VSCode

JIRA

Git

Unix

Cloud terminals

Job description

Citylitics delivers predictive intelligence on local utility & public infrastructure markets.

What is Infrastructure? It is the roadways you rely on to safely get to Grandma's house, the potable water that comes out of your kitchen tap, and the energy that heats our homes and powers our digital lifestyles.

Every year, trillions of dollars are spent on infrastructure to maintain our quality of life and move our economy forward. However, our infrastructure is no longer equipped to meet future needs. We hear about failures like bridge collapses, power blackouts, or water main breaks daily. Climate change and extreme weather are disrupting basic infrastructure.

Citylitics is solving complex data problems in infrastructure and building a sales intelligence platform that makes the infrastructure marketplace faster, more transparent, and efficient. We transform unstructured documents into high-value intelligence feeds and datasets accessible through an intuitive user experience. Our goal is to enable solution providers to connect with cities more quickly and digitally than traditional channels, fostering a resilient, sustainable, and equitable infrastructure future.

Who Are We Looking For?

We seek a highly motivated software developer experienced in building full-stack web applications, defining data models, developing robust backend APIs, and integrating dynamic web frontends. The ideal candidate is proficient in both backend and frontend technologies and capable of designing scalable, efficient systems.

What Will You Accomplish?

• Data-driven: Apply data modeling techniques, optimize databases/APIs, write SQL to analyze datasets.
• Design-driven: Draft design documents, conduct technical demos, communicate clearly, sequence product behaviors, and introduce well-tested, documented code.
• Growth-driven: Reduce tech debt, adopt new technologies and industry best practices to advance the codebase and business.

Requirements

• 3+ years in software engineering (web applications, distributed systems, data platforms):
  • Django Admin/DRF, React Query, Typescript
  • API telemetry/monitoring, container workflows (k8s/Helm), CICD
  • Database design/denormalization, cloud architecture (GCP)
• Strong technical communication and planning skills, including design documentation and problem-solving.
• Organized, process-oriented, familiar with agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Proficient with modern tools (VSCode, JIRA, Git, Unix, cloud terminals).
• Deep understanding of IAM concepts, SSO, MFA, RBAC, and identity governance.

What Gives You an Edge:

• Leadership qualities in technology demonstrations, code reviews, and project design.
• Experience with GenAI workflows.
• Bachelor's degree or certificate in CS, Engineering, or related fields.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence positive change in sustainable public infrastructure.
• Support a disruptive solution with a unique value proposition in a receptive industry.
• Work at the intersection of infrastructure, scaleup, data science, and AI—unique to Toronto.
• No corporate bureaucracy—achieve more in months than years at large companies.
• Access to Generative AI tools and our Data Universe to boost productivity and innovation.
• Internal mentorship, professional growth, and promotion opportunities.
• A team committed to solving infrastructure challenges while celebrating successes.