Full-Stack Engineer (WebRTC / Real-Time)

Invictus Direct; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation lab is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer with strong knowledge in WebRTC and real-time experiences to join their team in Downtown Toronto. The role involves developing full-stack applications, implementing backend services, and maintaining high performance for real-time systems. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of development experience and be comfortable in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Strong experience with React, including state management and real-time user interactions.
• Solid backend skills in Node.js and Express.
• Hands-on experience with WebRTC and real-time system design.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-stack applications using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Develop highly responsive front-end interfaces with React.
• Design and implement backend services using Node.js and Express.
• Create and maintain WebRTC-based communication systems.
• Ensure performance and scalability of real-time applications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Express

WebRTC

Git

Agile workflows

Testing

Debugging

Job description

Job Description

Location: Hybrid, Downtown Toronto

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm EST

Salary: CAD $110,000 - $140,000

Company

Our client is an innovation lab and product development partner building cutting-edge digital experiences across web, mobile, and XR. With a team of developers, designers, and strategists, they bring ideas to life for companies at the forefront of education, media, healthcare, and interactive technology. Their focus on immersive, real-time systems and emerging technologies sets them apart in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Description

Our client is looking for a Full-Stack Engineer with strong WebRTC and real-time experience to join their product engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about creating seamless, live digital experiences. Youll contribute to the architecture, development, and scaling of interactive products used by thousands of users in real time.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-stack applications using JavaScript and TypeScript
• Develop highly responsive front-end interfaces with React, including real-time interaction features and WebSocket integrations
• Design and implement backend services using Node.js and Express
• Create and maintain WebRTC-based communication systems for peer-to-peer and group sessions
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of real-time applications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, developers, and product leads in a fast-paced, Agile environment
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and testing to maintain high code quality
• Contribute to team communication and technical discussions in a remote-first setup

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (front-end and back-end)
• Strong experience with React, including state management and real-time user interactions
• Solid backend skills in Node.js and ExpressHands‑on experience with WebRTC and real‑time system design
• Familiarity with Git, Agile workflows, testing, and debugging
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a remote and iterative development environment

Bonus Points

• Experience with Unity or WebGL
• Cloud certifications (GCP, AWS, or similar)
• Prior experience mentoring or leading junior developers