Full Stack Engineer

Targeted Talent; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company is seeking a Full Stack Developer capable of managing teams and projects to create a world-class system aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development and a strong background in both front-end and back-end technologies. Leadership and mentorship skills are essential to guide junior team members effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software and web development.
• 3+ years professional combined front-end and back-end development experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, lead, and inspire within a team building a software system.
• Provide technical leadership through coaching and mentorship.
• Maintain high software quality standards by establishing best practices.

Skills

Software and Web development

Full Stack development

Leadership and mentorship

Relational databases

JavaScript and/or Python

Experience with Node.js, React.js, Redux, Angular.js, Django

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a creative, flexible technical thinker capable of managing, planning and understanding team dynamics. Responsible for authoring, analyzing and translating User Stories into system implementation. Comfortable and capable in a Full Stack environment, with an emphasis on Backend Development. Able to lead small teams, and work across multiple, concurrent deliverables while working for Lead Engineer and with Project Manager.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate, lead and inspire within a team building a world class software system to reduce carbon emissions and waste while delivering social good.
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship on a regular basis
• Partner with the Human Resources team to attract and retain high quality and diverse talent to scale the Company’s development team
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing best practices and habits
• Design and code in addition to conducting reviews to ensure compliance with development standards
• Contribute to and help evangelize best software development practices including TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers across the organization to identify patterns of problems and implement solutions

Skills You Have

• 5+ years experience in software and Web development
• 3+ years professional combined front-end and back-end development experience
• 2+ years of leadership or mentorship experience
• Experience with relational databases and web-based software development is a must
• Advanced understanding of design, implementation and operation of distributed web-based services and APIs
• Demonstrated knowledge and impact using JavaScript and / or Python to solve problems
• Experience with one or more of the following : Node.js, React.js, Redux, Angular.js, Django
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of owning problems and making an impact with the work you do.