Senior Software Engineer - TypeScript

Veeva Systems, Inc.; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the life sciences industry as a Senior TypeScript Software Engineer. This role offers the chance to develop innovative full-stack applications using cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, Node.js, and React. You will work with a talented team to solve complex challenges while ensuring application efficiency and reliability. With a commitment to employee success and flexibility, this forward-thinking organization provides a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and advancing your career in a growing SaaS company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

PTO and company-paid holidays

Retirement programs

1% charitable giving program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Strong background in full-stack application development and API design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using TypeScript and modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

Problem-solving

API design

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science

Tools

Node.js

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Docker

AWS

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

Our team is hiring talented TypeScript Software Engineers to build innovative products in Life Sciences. You’ll work with the latest front-end and back-end technologies as we tackle some of the world's biggest challenges today.

As a Senior TypeScript Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack applications using TypeScript. You’ll collaborate with a talented team of engineers to deliver high-quality solutions, work alongside cross-functional teams, and ensure our applications are efficient, reliable, and scalable.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications with TypeScript, React, Node.js, and other modern frameworks.
• Work with databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL to build and optimize queries, schema design, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver high-impact features and solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and reviewing code to ensure quality standards.
• Optimize application performance to handle large-scale data and traffic.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the product's overall technical direction and architecture.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and technical support of the product.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining full-stack applications using TypeScript (Node.js and Express or similar frameworks).
• Extensive experience with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization, and complex joins).
• Strong knowledge of API design, RESTful services, and web application architecture.
• Experience working with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with unit testing, CI/CD, and Agile development practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about system design and trade-offs.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, or other modern web technologies.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• PTO and company-paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program

Compensation

• Base pay: $110,000 - $270,000 CAD
• The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location.

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Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].