Software Developer - 6 Month Contract

Bold Commerce; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Commerce is seeking a Software Developer for a 6-month remote contract based in Winnipeg. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, owning their work from concept to production while contributing to high-quality software solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of ecommerce with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Virtual mental health support

Annual Health Benefit ($1,000)

Flexible work hours

Competitive paid vacation days

Employer Paid Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a software developer.
• Strong coding skills focusing on testability and maintainability.
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms like Shopify is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product and Design to build solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems and APIs.
• Participate in Agile team practices.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Coding

Education

Post-secondary program in Computer Science

Tools

PHP

Go

JavaScript

React

Laravel

GitHub

Job description

Who is Bold Commerce’s Shopify Division?

Since 2012, Bold’s Shopify Division has been at the forefront of Shopify app development, dedicated to fostering brand growth by boosting the platform’s capabilities with top-notch service. With over 760,000 merchants served, we remain dedicated to shaping the future of eCommerce within the Shopify ecosystem.

Named one of Built In Austin’s Best Places to Work, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and Manitoba’s Top Employers, we're a dynamic team that truly cares about building the future of ecommerce. We live by the BUILDERS Code, a shared set of practices, beliefs, and values that help shape our 100% remote company.

With team members (Builders) located throughout Canada and the U.S., and backed by investors like OMERS Ventures, WhiteCap Venture Partners, and Round13 Capital, Bold is leading the way to a better ecommerce future.

About the role

Our Shopify Engineering Team is looking to hire a Software Developer for a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension or transition into a permanent role. This position is remote for candidates based in Winnipeg.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on owning their work from concept to production, loves to solve problems, and is always eager to learn and grow. If you’re passionate about producing high-quality software and want to expand your technical skills in a collaborative environment, Bold is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Product and Design to build meaningful solutions for our brands
• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems and APIs that handle high traffic
• Own development tasks from unit testing to production releases
• Debug issues, resolve bugs, and support incident response
• Participate in Agile team practices (stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and user story discussions
• Communicate progress, surface delivery concerns, and contribute to team documentation
  

What we’re looking for

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Computer Science (or a related field)
• 1 - 2 years of experience as a software developer with a solid grasp of the software development lifecycle
• Strong coding skills with a focus on testability, maintainability, scalability, and security
• Experience with PHP, Go, JavaScript, React, and Laravel is a strong asset
• Familiarity with GitHub and common development workflows
• Experience working with an ecommerce platform like Shopify is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile-driven environment
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience working with Shopify or ecommerce platforms
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques, experimentation frameworks, or behavioral analytics
• Prior work in early-stage product development or startup environments

Our Investment in YOU!

Benefits designed to support your well-being and happiness:

• Competitive compensation that reflects your experience and skills
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits, Virtual Care, & Disability top-up - starting day 1!
• Virtual mental health and EAP platform for support anytime
• Annual Health Benefit ($1,000 per year) to help you thrive!
• Working remotely - anywhere in Canada & the United States!
• Employee Options to help you grow with us!
• Flexible work hours
• Annual Bonus Program aligned to your Job Level
• Competitive paid vacation days (starting at 3 weeks)
• Employer Paid Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)