Graduate Transition Initiative – Junior Developer

Verafin; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in St. John's is seeking a Junior Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will participate in full-stack software application development, collaborating closely with experienced team members. Candidates must have completed a recognized post-secondary program in the past two years and be legally eligible to work in Newfoundland and Labrador. This role provides opportunities for growth and learning in a supportive environment that encourages diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time starting January 2026.
• Legally entitled to work full-time in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Completion (within the past two years) of a minimum one-year program at a recognized NL institution.
• Not currently enrolled as a full-time student.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of full‑stack software applications
• Understand requirements and develop solutions
• Design and implement features independently with support
• Test and document software components
• Support users in resolving technical issues
• Speak up when you see potential areas for improvement

Skills

GIT

Jira

AGILE methodology

React.js

MaterialUI

CSS

Node.js

REST APIs

SQL

Typescript

PowerBI

Microsoft Azure Tools

Education

Completion of post-secondary or skills-training program

Job description

Are you looking to get the best possible start to your software development career? NetBenefit might be the place for you!

We are a small software company in St. John’s. We help organizations measure and improve the positive impact that they have on the world. Our software is used by some of the largest companies in the world and most of the major projects locally.

A software development job at NetBenefit provides several benefits that are tough to find elsewhere:

• You would work alongside a friendly, experienced, and talented development team.
• As a junior developer, you would be problem solving and creating solutions that are used by customers to make a positive impact on the world.
• You would be given the opportunity to take on as much as you are comfortable with, there is no limit to the challenges that you take on as you grow your skills.
• You would be working at one of the few established companies in St. John’s that uses a modern technology stack. This builds skills that will not become obsolete in a few years.
• You will have an opportunity to branch out to other areas in the business if it interests you.
• You would be exposed and learn about the entire development process including AGILE methodology, Quality Assurance, DevOps, Customer Support, Project Implementation, and more.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to work full-time in Newfoundland and Labrador starting January 2026.
• Legally entitled to work full-time in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Completion (within the past two years) of a minimum one-year post-secondary or skills‑training program at a recognized NL institution (e.g., MUN, CNA, Keyin College, Get Building, etc.).
• Not currently enrolled as a full‑time student.

Tasks & Duties:

• Participate in the development of full‑stack software applications
• Work to understand requirements and develop solutions
• Design and implement features independently with support from the team
• Test and document software components
• Support users in resolving technical issues
• Speak up when you see potential areas for company improvement

Position Requirements:

• Be motivated and come to work with a growth mindset
• Be dependable, organized, and have pride in your work
• Be able to speak up and ask questions when you aren’t clear on something
• Have extended experience in software development through formal or in‑formal training

Capabilities with the skills below will be considered a bonus:

• GIT
• Jira
• AGILE methodology
• React.js
• MaterialUI
• CSS
• Node.js
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Typescript
• PowerBI
• Microsoft Azure Tools

Program Statement:

This position is funded through the Graduate Transition Initiative, delivered by TechNL and the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development. The initiative provides support to eligible companies that hire recent graduates into software development and tech sales roles, providing meaningful early‑career experience while supporting long‑term growth in Newfoundland and Labrador’s tech sector.

NetBenefit’s mission is to build and strengthen relationships between community, government, and industry. This mission depends on working with communities or all types and embracing equity, diversity and inclusion. This is part of our culture. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please send a copy of your current CV to [e-mail] to apply. Please ensure to include JUNIOR DEVELOPER in the subject line of the submission.