Senior Full-Stack Web Developer - Pennylane.ai (Hybrid)

Xanadu; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xanadu is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer to take ownership of the development and maintenance of their web properties, focusing on the PennyLane platform for quantum computing. The role requires expertise in modern web technologies, strong collaboration skills, and a proven track record in software development to foster innovation within the quantum software industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient with relational databases and modern web technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and expand web applications using the latest technologies.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technical projects.
• Ensure high-quality production code through testing and reviews.

Skills

Software development

Relational databases

APIs

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Git/GitHub

Docker

AWS

Terraform

GraphQL

Next.js

Job description

Senior Full-Stack Web Developer - Pennylane.ai (Hybrid)

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Xanadu is an industry leader in the burgeoning area of quantum software. As a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer, you will lead the development and maintenance of our PennyLane and Xanadu web properties. The goal of PennyLane is to provide researchers in the quantum computing space with a set of tools and algorithms for research and development against quantum hardware devices and simulators. You will:

• Develop, maintain, and expand pennylane.ai and other web applications using the latest web technologies. (React, Next.js, GraphQL, Python, PostgreSQL)
• Design, build and maintain pipelines to enable Xanadu’s technical writers and developers to deploy educational and technical content to our sites
• Design, build, and maintain a solid set of APIs for consumption by internal and external services and web front ends
• Take ownership of the architectural design, implementation, and performance of these web interfaces across mobile and desktop devices
• Work with a cross-functional team to drive forward the product roadmap and build great experiences for our users
• Mentor junior developers, lead technical projects, and help define the technical direction of our products
• Ensure high-quality production code by maintaining automated test coverage and a dynamic code review process
• Perform DevOps tasks, such as building and maintaining our CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions

Basic qualifications and experience:

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficient with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
• Experience with Gatsby, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS
• Experience using git/GitHub, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Turbo (or similar)
• Experience using Docker and deploying to cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud (or similar)
• Product-minded approach to software development
• Independent problem-solver driven to deliver high-quality solutions to our users
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while making and taking ownership of difficult technical decisions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies, unit and integration testing
• Experience with OIDC and OAuth2.0
• Experience with Internationalization and web accessibility
• Experience contributing to product strategy
• Experience leading a small to medium size team of developers (2-5)

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here .

At Xanadu, we are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [e-mail] .

Note: Xanadu will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [e-mail] .

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