Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js + React)

Boosted; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, where your expertise in Node.js and React will drive innovative software solutions. In this dynamic role, you will take ownership of significant project areas, ensuring high-quality code and effective problem-solving. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and champion best practices to create impactful products. This remote position offers you the chance to work from anywhere in Canada while contributing to exciting projects that tackle complex challenges. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience with a focus on delivering quality software.
• Proficiency in backend languages like Node.js and frontend technologies like React.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of code from design to production, ensuring high quality and speed.
• Debug complex issues across the full stack and optimize applications for performance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ownership and accountability

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Terraform

Jest

Webpack

Job description

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js + React)

We are seeking an exceptional Sr Full Stack Engineer who demonstrates technical excellence in developing and delivering high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will own significant areas of our projects, drive technical implementation, champion best practices, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects that meet our clients' business requirements and technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both backend and frontend systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating remarkable products, and ships fast while maintaining high standards and shows strong ownership from design through production deployment.

Responsibilities:

Technical Excellence & Ownership:

• Write, own and maintain high-quality, readable code that is appropriately flexible, reusable, and adaptable to changing requirements
• Own the full lifecycle of code from design to production, including bugfixes, load testing, and penetration testing and accessibility remediation
• Tackle the hardest challenges in a project and provides early unlocks to the blind spots.
• Navigate and debug unfamiliar codebases effectively while maintaining both speed and quality
• Proactively identify and address technical debt and potential future challenges
• Take full ownership of smaller project areas while maintaining high standards of code quality

Engineering Implementation & Problem Solving:

• Translate product requirements and tickets into clear, efficient code solutions
• Apply professional concepts to resolve a wide range of technical issues creatively
• Switch between optimizing for speed versus quality based on team requirements
• Debug complex issues across the full stack, including code written by others
• Create and share project and domain-specific knowledge that benefits other engineers
• Implement effective automation solutions and maintain engineering best practices
• Go deeper into technical problems, advocate for solutions, get buy-in from stakeholders, and rally the engineers behind the solution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Code Quality and Craftsmanship:

• Champions craftsmanship and maintains higher standards of code quality.
• Looks for ways to simplify code and infrastructure, prioritizing maintenance and migration costs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement and maintain robust, reusable, and efficient components and libraries.
• Prioritize developer efficiency and prevents the reinvention of the wheel.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern frontend technologies.

Project Execution & Communication:

• Work effectively on moderately defined project areas, incorporating review and guidance from senior technical leaders
• Develop deep self-sufficiency in at least one large area of the project while maintaining broad understanding across the system
• Communicate technical designs effectively through proofs of concept and documentation
• Demonstrate features and capabilities to stakeholders
• Clearly communicate assumptions and actively seek clarification when needed

Quality & Reliability:

• Consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule and follow through on commitments
• Maintain systems reliability and respond to production issues with appropriate urgency
• Think multiple steps ahead to anticipate and prevent potential problems
• Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback while remaining open to learning opportunities
• Create code that avoids common pitfalls and "code smells"

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., TypeScript & Node.js & ES6+, Python 3, Go, C# & .NET).
• Experience with frontend state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with frontend build tools and development workflows (e.g., Vite, Webpack, npm/pnpm/yarn).
• Strong understanding of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modelling.
• Experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).
• Experience with serverless architecture and cloud-native applications.
• Knowledge of frontend performance optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

About Us

At Boosted, we specialize in building product, infrastructure, and data solutions for complex problems. Our services include designing and developing industry-leading products, integrating new systems, modernizing cloud infrastructure, setting up modern data warehouses, accessing key insights through business intelligence, and deploying machine learning models with scalable infrastructure and data pipelines.

This is a full-time, remote position.

We are currently only accepting applications from candidates residing in Canada.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development