Full Stack Developer

Cognota; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your skills in JavaScript, React, and Node.js to develop scalable features that enhance user experience. You'll collaborate with talented professionals to drive impactful projects while embracing a remote-first culture that values inclusivity and growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a pioneering software solution in the corporate learning space, where your efforts will be recognized and rewarded. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Equity Options

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Remote-First Culture

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in full-stack development with strong JavaScript skills.
• Familiarity with cloud services and CI/CD processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack features using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused solutions.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

Redis

Git

CI/CD

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Job description

Cognota is on a mission to enable more people to learn and grow.

Our award-winning software is the first of its kind and is changing how corporate learning teams run their operations worldwide. Cognota makes remote teams work, and in turn we are globally remote. You’ll be joining a collaborative team that is passionate about delivering value to our customers - and enjoying the journey as we do it. Together, we’re building something big!

Learn more about our vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjqZRaHGUk8

We created our values together as a team, and we live and work by them every day.

• Break Down the Walls. We collaborate and communicate openly, it’s who we are. Everyone can contribute and is encouraged to share their ideas.
• Keep it Win-Win. We are fair and honest. Whether it is customers, employees, or any other stakeholders, each interaction is a partnership where everyone wins.
• Be Better Than Yesterday. We learn continuously by facing challenges that most people would run from. It makes us stronger so we can push boundaries and do our best work.
• Drive the WOW Factor. We are obsessed with creating great experiences. Every decision we make offers us the opportunity to go that extra mile so the magic can happen.
• Enjoy the Journey. We know that building a great company is hard work, so while we push ourselves, we make work fun so everyone enjoys the ride.
• Embrace Uncertainty. We aim high, and think big. Roll up your sleeves, and don’t be afraid of pursuing a challenging goal.
• Pay it Forward. We believe in shaping the world by giving back—supporting others, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration. This responsibility drives innovation and strengthens our commitment to the greater good.

Want to have an impact? This is your chance.

What You'll Do

Cognota is looking for a capable and collaborative Full Stack Software Developer to join our product engineering team. This intermediate-level role is ideal for someone with a few years of experience in modern web development, who is looking to take on meaningful responsibility and grow their technical skills and experience. You’ll work closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to build scalable, reliable features that align with our business goals.

• Develop features across the full stack using technologies like React, Express.js, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
• Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver user-focused solutions.
• Participate in and contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code, and help identify opportunities to improve quality.
• Support continuous integration and delivery pipelines and contribute to testing strategies.

What We're Looking For

• You’re a strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly.
• You’re eager to learn and grow, while sharing your experience to help others.
• You take initiative and see tasks through, while knowing when to ask for help.
• You care about code quality, performance, and the end-user experience.
• You embrace collaboration, feedback, and a growth mindset.

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in full-stack development (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with frontend frameworks like React and backend tools like Node.js.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, databases (PostgreSQL, Redis), and Git.
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS (ECS, RDS, S3) and container tools like Docker.
• Exposure to CI/CD processes and automated testing.

It's a Bonus If You Have

• Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures.
• Worked on multi-tenant or high-availability systems.
• Open-source contributions or personal coding project.

Why Join Cognota?

• Competitive Compensation – Base salary + commission.
• Equity Options – Be a part of our journey as we build the LearnOps category.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage – From day one.
• Remote-First Culture – Work from anywhere while staying connected.
• Growth Opportunities – Work alongside industry leaders and a best-in-class team.

Cognota believes in equality and celebrates diversity. We ensure that every candidate is treated fairly, without discrimination based on age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, birthplace, belief, disability, family or marital status, gender identity, gender expression, public assistance status, criminal record, sex, or sexual orientation.

To foster inclusivity, we're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If accommodation is needed during the hiring process, please inform us. Cognota is here to provide or arrange the necessary support for our applicants.