Senior Software Developer - IT Project Management

UniUni Logistics; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UniUni Logistics is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Operations IT Project Management team in Vancouver. This role involves backend development using Node.js and AWS Lambda, and expects candidates with strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record in software design. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing scalable applications and will work closely with cross-functional teams. Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive insurance packages.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Paid Holiday

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Management Training Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in backend software development required.
• Expertise with Node.js and AWS services essential.
• Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure backend APIs and services using Node.js.
• Implement serverless functions with AWS Lambda.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver features.

Skills

Backend Development

Node.js

AWS Lambda

Relational Databases

Linux

API Design

Version Control (Git)

Collaborative Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Who Are We?

UniUni, a North American leader in last-mile logistics, delivers tens of millions of parcels annually across Canada, from coast to coast, and is rapidly expanding its footprint in the United States. Founded in 2019, UniUni is known for its tech-driven innovation and crowdsourced delivery model, providing fast, economical, and reliable services to local, national, and international e-commerce clients.

What Do We Offer?

At UniUni, we empower our employees with opportunities to achieve their professional goals. We value both lateral growth and vertical advancement, ensuring every role helps you develop your skills, broaden your expertise, and build a fulfilling career. We are looking for passionate professionals ready to work hard, embrace challenges, and enjoy being part of a dynamic, fun team.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Operations IT Project Management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development and a proven track record of designing and developing scalable, high-performance software solutions. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and functionalities, ensuring the highest level of quality and performance.

Requirements

• Design, develop, and deploy high-performance, scalable, and secure backend APIs and services using Node.js.
• Implement serverless functions primarily using AWS Lambda, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Design, optimize relational databases, specifically MySQL and PostgreSQL, to support application data needs.
• Work extensively in a Linux environment for deployment, troubleshooting, and system administration task.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver features.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to improving overall code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the entire backend stack.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of our backend infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time, hands-on professional experience in backend software development.
• Proven expertise with Node.js, including developing and deploying production-grade applications.
• Extensive experience with AWS Lambda and other AWS services (e.g., API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS) for building serverless architectures.
• Demonstrable experience with relational databases, specifically MySQL and/or PostgreSQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Solid working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including command-line operations, scripting, and deployment environments.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing (unit, integration), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Dental, Vision, Medical insurance, Paid Holiday, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Management training program
• Salary range $90,000 to $120,000 CAD