Software Developer, Data Explorer

Verily; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Verily seeks a front-end focused software developer to contribute to crucial systems architecture and development. This role involves enhancing user interfaces and leveraging modern technologies like React and TypeScript. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in building applications and experience with cloud services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with modern web technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an agile team to design and develop user interfaces.
• Build scalable solutions using modern technologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on React-based development.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

collaboration

cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Google Cloud Platform

Node.js

Job description

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

We are seeking a talented team player to become our next front-end focused software developer. This role offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to the architecture, development, and ongoing support of some crucially important Solutions here at Verily. If you have solid experience with React, modern web development methodologies, and maybe even micro front end development we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an agile team to iteratively design, develop, and enhance core systems and user interfaces, including the application platform and support for scientific workflow engines.
• Build scalable and maintainable solutions using modern technologies such as Go, Java, React, TypeScript, Docker, and Terraform.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on React-based front-end development, guiding best practices and contributing to the evolution of Verily’s user interface architecture.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience with modern web technologies, including programming in TypeScript or JavaScript and building applications using frameworks such as React.
• Exposure to backend/service-tier languages such as Go, C#, C++, Java, or Python, with an understanding of full-stack development principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in collaborative team environments, showing initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to shared goals.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building, managing, and deploying containerized applications, with proficiency in orchestrating Docker containers and troubleshooting related issues.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services, particularly Google Cloud Platform (or AWS), including compute (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run), storage (e.g., Cloud Storage, Persistent Disk), and networking (e.g., VPC, Load Balancing), with the ability to design and manage scalable applications.
• Proficiency in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications and services built with Node.js, with the ability to evolve solutions to meet changing requirements.
  
  

Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in Canada.