Senior Full Stack Engineer

Targeted Talent; Calgary, Quebec, Vancouver, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to manage software development projects focused on reducing carbon emissions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, with strong leadership skills and expertise in backend technologies like JavaScript and Python. Responsibilities include mentoring team members and ensuring high standards in software quality and practices. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a socially driven environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to build systems reducing carbon emissions.
• Provide technical leadership through coaching and mentorship.
• Establish best practices for software quality.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Backend development

Frontend development

JavaScript

Python

Node.js

React.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.