Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Apply Digital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital solutions company in Toronto seeks a Full-Stack Senior Software Engineer to work on subscription management systems. This role involves designing and implementing features, developing APIs, and maintaining user interfaces. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js. Offering a hybrid work environment, the company promotes an inclusive culture with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous vacation policy

Customizable health benefits

Learning opportunities and training budgets

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js development.
• Experience writing unit tests and maintaining code quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement subscription management features.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for platform integrations.
• Develop user-facing subscription management interfaces.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

React.js

Next.js

RESTful APIs

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Firebase

Docker

Job description

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global experience transformation partner that drives AI‑powered change and measurable impact across complex, multi‑brand ecosystems. Leveraging expertise that spans the customer experience lifecycle from strategy, design to engineering, we enable clients to modernize organizations and maximize value for businesses and customers.

Our 750+ team members have helped transform global companies such as Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Dropbox, Atlassian, A+E Networks, and The Very Group. Founded in 2016 in Vancouver, Canada, we have grown to ten cities across North America, South America, the UK, Europe, and India.

LOCATION

Hybrid/remote friendly. Preferred candidates should be based in either the Greater Toronto Area or the Greater Vancouver Area of Canada and work in hours that align to ET (Eastern Timezone) or PT (Pacific Timezone).

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Full‑Stack Senior Software Engineer to join our E‑Commerce team at a major sports league. You will work on critical subscription infrastructure that manages entitlements and user access across web, mobile, and connected TV devices. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js development and a passion for building reliable and scalable subscription management systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement subscription management features across our full‑stack architecture (70% back‑end, 30% front‑end).
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Restify and Node.js for platform integrations.
• Develop user‑facing subscription management interfaces using React and Next.js.
• Create and maintain webhook handlers for real‑time subscription event processing.
• Integrate with third‑party platforms and subscription billing services (Recurly handles payment processing).
• Manage user entitlements and access control across various platforms.
• Work across multiple codebases, including two back‑end services, a front‑end monorepo, and webhook handlers.
• Debug and resolve subscription and entitlement issues across Apple, Google, Roku, and other platforms.
• Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit tests using Jest.
• Collaborate with staff engineers on system design and architectural improvements.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Handle occasional on‑call responsibilities for technical support.
• Work with Firebase Functions for event‑driven background processing.
• Maintain and improve subscription reconciliation processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js development.
• Senior‑level experience with React.js and Next.js for front‑end development.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Firebase, Firestore, or similar NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of subscription management and entitlement systems.
• Experience with Git, modern development workflows, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on significant features while collaborating with the team.
• Experience writing unit tests and maintaining code quality.
• Comfortable working across multiple codebases and contexts.
• Knowledge of security best practices for handling user data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with Recurly or similar subscription billing platforms.
• Experience with subscription platform integrations (Apple/Google IAP, etc.).
• Knowledge of event‑driven architectures and webhook processing.
• Experience with Docker and containerization.
• Familiarity with DataDog or similar monitoring tools.
• Experience with connected TV platforms (Roku, Samsung, Vizio).
• Background in high‑traffic, high‑reliability systems.
• Experience in sports, media, or entertainment industries.
• Experience in digital consultancies or professional services is an asset.
• Understanding of entitlement management and access control systems.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Work on systems that serve millions of sports fans worldwide.
• Exposure to diverse platform integrations and technical challenges.
• Opportunity to work with both established systems and new platform launches.
• Growth path toward staff engineer role with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Impact on critical revenue‑generating systems for a major sports league.
• Collaborative environment with clear code review and quality standards.

LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

• Great projects: broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
• An inclusive and safe environment: we’re committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
• Learning opportunities: we offer generous training budgets, partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
• Generous vacation policy: flexible personal time offer (PTO).
• Customizable benefits: tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs.
• Flexible work arrangements: remote, in‑office, or a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing [e-mail].