Software Engineer

TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian HRTech startup is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and refine their platform. Responsibilities include designing scalable backend systems and creating responsive frontend components. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience, a strong coding background, and a collaborative mindset. Join a team that is making hiring more efficient and tech-driven.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong understanding of API design and database queries.
• Experience with UI component architecture.
• Clean coding style with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Create responsive frontend components.
• Write clean, efficient code.
• Collaborate with CTO and team on new features.
• Support third-party service integrations.
• Build real-time functionalities with WebSockets.

Skills

Node.js (NestJS)

MySQL

React

Next.js

TailwindCSS

WebSockets

Redis

CI / CD

JavaScript

API design

Tools

Azure DevOps

Stripe

Twilio

Job description

Overview

Guhuza is a Canadian HRTech startup transforming how employers and job seekers connect. Our platform integrates AI-powered candidate matching, live video interviews, skills testing, and third-party resume sourcing to simplify and accelerate the hiring process. Now four years in, we’re growing rapidly with a powerful, scalable product designed for real-world hiring challenges.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer at Guhuza, you’ll play a key role in developing and refining the platform’s functionality and user experience. You’ll collaborate with our CTO, designers, and development team to implement high-impact features, improve system performance, and ensure a seamless experience for users on both sides of the hiring process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and maintaining scalable backend systems using Node.js (NestJS) and MySQL.
• Creating responsive, accessible frontend components using React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, and shadcn / ui.
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code across the stack.
• Collaborating closely with the CTO and team to develop new features based on product requirements.
• Supporting integrations with third-party services such as Twilio, Stripe, eSkills, and resume parsing providers.
• Building real-time functionality, including live video interviews, candidate waiting rooms, and notifications, leveraging WebSockets and Redis.
• Participating in code reviews and working within our CI / CD pipeline on Azure DevOps.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience building mobile apps using React Native, Android (Java / Kotlin), or iOS (Swift).
• Knowledge of real-time systems or WebSocket communication.
• Familiarity with cloud services like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Exposure to video streaming tools (e.g., Twilio Video) or payment platforms (e.g., Stripe).

Frontend Tech: React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, shadcn / ui

Real-Time & Messaging: WebSockets, Redis

Payments: Stripe

What We’re Looking For

2–5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, preferably with full stack or backend development background.

Strong understanding of API design, database queries, and UI component architecture.

A clean, maintainable coding style and attention to detail.

Openness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve.

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Why Join Guhuza?

Be part of a company that's making hiring more efficient, inclusive, and tech-driven.

Contribute to a product used by thousands of job seekers and employers across Canada.

Work directly with leadership and product teams—your work will make a visible difference.

Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies across the stack.

Company Information

TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division, 6645 Kitimat Road, Unit 27, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Phone: [phone]

Web Site: www.TorontoJobs.ca