Intermediate Software Developer (Node.js/React/TypeScript)

Zensurance; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurance technology company in Ontario is seeking an experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join their remote Engineering team. In this role, you will build and maintain software features using NodeJS and TypeScript while collaborating with project stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive fullstack experience, a passion for clean code, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position offers remote work flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible health and dental plans

Home office allowance

Education assistance reimbursement

Weekly team huddles

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of hands-on experience building complex fullstack web applications.
• A passion for clean, reusable, and well-structured code.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of developing custom features across the full stack.
• Implement, test, and monitor features ensuring high quality.
• Contribute to the adoption of DevOps practices.

Skills

Fullstack experience with NodeJS/NestJS/AWS

Experience with PostgreSQL

Front-end experience with React/Typescript

Experience with RESTful API design and implementation

Familiarity with modern frontend tooling

Excellent critical thinking skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

University degree or college diploma in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

About Us

Zensurance is growing at a rapid pace, and that means our Engineering team is growing too! We are looking for an Intermediate Software Developer to join our Developer Experience Group (DXG)!

You will join the DXG team in the Engineering Department to build the software that powers the Zensurance data collection, rating and pricing engines. Using NodeJS and Typescript, this individual contributor role reports to the Team Lead, Engineering, and is responsible for implementing and delivering software features in accordance with best practices in software development.

The DXG team makes informed suggestions about architectural, tooling, frameworks, and ecosystem choices that affect the tool stack. This team takes into consideration the technical and product domain to help increase the autonomy of stream-aligned teams by growing their capabilities with a focus on problems rather than solutions.

As an individual contributor and an experienced professional, you will be expected to coach and mentor lower-level professionals, and assist the Engineering Leadership Team in continuously improving craft capabilities.

This is a remote-first role within the GTA. #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of developing custom features and support their technical implementation across the full stack.


• Implement, test, and monitor features and functionalities, ensuring high quality and reliability.


• Develop, test, and maintain our codebase within the team’s domain, writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.


• Collaborate with project stakeholders and the development team to design and build scalable, user-friendly systems for our customers and in-house tooling.


• Discuss strategy of potential software solutions.


• Develop, test, and maintain codebase within the team’s domain.


• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.


• Monitor system performance.


• Contribute to the adoption of DevOps practices by leveraging infrastructure as code for automation and system stability.


• Develop an understanding of company goals.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in a recognized technical, vocational or academic program (preferably in Engineering or Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.


• 3-4 years of hands‑on experience building rich, complex fullstack web applications.


• Familiarity with modern frontend tooling (e.g., Webpack, Vite).


• Fullstack experience with NodeJS/NestJS/AWS and the TypeScript ecosystem.


• Experience with PostgreSQL.


• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.


• Front‑end experience with React/Typescript.


• Experience with Redux/State management tools.


• Direct experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform is an asset.


• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) is an asset.


• A passion for clean, reusable, and well‑structured code.


• A passion for continuous learning and self‑improvement.


• Excellent critical thinking skills and communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

About our Engineering Team

Our fully remote engineering team fosters a learning culture that encourages professional development. Some of the highlights of the team environment include:

• Approachable, a supportive leadership team with extensive technical experience and ability.


• Training and professional development budgets.


• Knowledge sharing through power‑ups.


• Learning events and book clubs that help the team develop their skills and create a safe, supportive environment.


• Twice-annual hackathons that provide opportunities to explore interests and practice new technical skills.


• Opportunities to share your knowledge and experience and mentor others.

In addition, we provide amazing opportunities for career advancement. We provide well‑defined and documented career progression paths to our engineering team members that provide clear expectations and requirements for advancement in our fast‑growing environment.

As we scale our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects using a modern tech stack and cutting‑edge systems, including microservices and micro‑frontends, with industry‑leading tools such as NodeJS, React, TypeScript, Kafka, and more.

Benefits & Perks at Zensurance

At Zensurance, we know that when our people thrive, so does our business. That’s why we offer a flexible, people‑first work environment designed to support your well‑being, growth, and success.

💻 Work Your Way

• Remote-first setup for added flexibility


• Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace


• Top-tier tech: \"Office in a box\" with all necessary tech equipment


• Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends

❤️ Your Health, Your Way

• Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support


• Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way


• Parental leave top‑up, because family comes first

🚀 Investing in Your Growth

• Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships


• Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career

🤝 Staying Connected

• Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams


• Virtual & in‑person team‑building events to strengthen our culture

We’re building something special. Come be a part of it!

Who We Are

Business is hard work, but insurance doesn’t have to be!

We empower business owners with simple, tech‑driven insurance solutions through our online platform.

Our success is fueled by our team‑oriented culture and four core values:

• DELIVER –We set ambitious goals and achieve them.


• INCLUDE –We foster an open and safe space for all.


• INTEGRITY –We do what’s right.


• INVENT –We create straightforward, innovative solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support, let us know, we’re here to help.

Thank You

We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team.

While we may take a little time to get back to you due to the high volume of applications we receive, know that a real human (not a bot!) is reviewing yours. We appreciate your patience and can't wait to learn more about you!