Junior Full Stack Developer

OXARO Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology consulting firm is seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer in Ottawa to design, develop, and maintain web applications for government modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience with front-end technologies like React and back-end expertise with Java. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact in Canada's public sector.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Challenging projects

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or related role.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development.
• Familiarity with SQL and No SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality full stack applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for solutions.
• Maintain system documentation and support ongoing improvements.

Skills

2 years of experience

Java (Spring Boot)

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Git

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Junior Full Stack Developer

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid/On-site)

Security Clearance: Secret (or eligibility to obtain)

We are a dynamic and fast-growing technology consulting firm at the forefront of digital transformation within the Canadian public sector. Our mission is to partner with government agencies to modernize their applications, streamline their processes, and enhance their service delivery through innovative technology solutions. We are a team of passionate problem-solvers dedicated to making a tangible impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join our growing technical team. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining full stack web applications for high-impact government modernization initiatives. You’ll work closely with clients, product owners, and other developers to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design and develop high-quality, scalable full stack applications using modern frameworks and tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product owners, UX/UI designers, and other developers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Client Engagement: Participate in technical discussions with clients, providing expertise and guidance as needed.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while participating in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Agile Delivery: Contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming in an Agile environment.
• Documentation & Maintenance: Maintain system documentation and support ongoing application improvements and bug fixes.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: 2 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, or related role.
• Languages & Frameworks: Experience in both front-end and back-end development. Experience with Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Front-End Technologies: Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Vue.js, Bootstrap, or similar.
• Back-End Expertise: Experience with building RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend logic using Java (Spring Boot preferred).
• Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, DevOps, containerization (e.g., Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Tooling: Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and modern development environments.
• Databases: Familiarity with SQL and No SQL databases
• Clearance: Holding, or being eligible to obtain, a Government of Canada Secret security clearance.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies
• Exposure to infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience in a government or public sector context

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Play a key role in modernizing Canada's public sector and see the direct impact of your work on our communities.
• Career Growth: As a fast-growing company, we offer significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued and you can learn from some of the best in the industry.
• Challenging Projects: Work on a variety of interesting and complex projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

Only candidates being considered will be contacted. OXARO is an equal opportunity employer.