Staff Full-Stack Engineer

HRB; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a staff-level full-stack developer to lead the creation of internal systems and automate processes that enhance health outcomes. This role involves building a next-generation nutritional database and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate is an experienced developer excited about startup challenges and passionate about improving lives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to holistic health, working closely with experienced leaders in a collaborative environment. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a meaningful way, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with leadership experience.
• Passionate about improving lives through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of internal systems and automate processes.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with the CTO.

Skills

Python

Postgres

React

TypeScript

Machine Learning

Project Management

Tools

Flask

Dramatiq

DBT

Redis

Elastic

Google Cloud

GKE

Helm

Pulumi

CloudFlare

Customer.io

Mixpanel

React Native

Expo

Job description

Job Description: Full-Stack Developer (Staff Level)

Our client's platform is used primarily by healthcare providers managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. They have published peer-reviewed papers demonstrating health improvements from their product.

They seek a staff-level full-stack developer to lead the development of internal systems, automate manual processes (using machine learning and traditional techniques), and build the next generation of their nutritional database.

More Details:

• Experience: 7+ years in software development (Python, Postgres, React, TypeScript), with leadership experience in project or product management.
• Responsibilities: As you build trust, you will lead various internal systems, including:

• Automation of manual processes: Support the dietetics team in automating food and nutrition database maintenance, emphasizing high-quality, clinically trusted nutritional data.
• Next-generation nutritional database: Collaborate with the CTO to develop this database, gaining an in-depth understanding of the infrastructure.
• Other internal systems: Contribute to systems like the React-based operational management system and Elastic-based food matching system.
• Mentorship: Mentor and empower junior team members.

Team:

Work directly with the CTO (15 years startup experience, including an exit), co-founder, CEO, COO/CDO, and the existing development team (one senior mobile developer, two junior developers). Collaborate with the CMO, dietetics, and customer support staff.

Tech Stack:

• Python (Flask, Dramatiq), React (MUI), TypeScript
• Postgres, DBT, Redis, Elastic
• Google Cloud, GKE, Helm, Pulumi
• CloudFlare, Customer.io, Mixpanel
• React Native with Expo for mobile apps

Why Expand the Team?

The team is growing beyond nutritional assessments to support holistic health, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mental health. The goal is to improve users' health outcomes.

Your Profile:

• Experienced full-stack developer excited by startup challenges, with a broad scope of responsibilities and impact.
• Passionate about work that materially improves lives.
• Kind, empathetic, and values transparent communication, aligning with the company's core values.

Office/Remote:

Based in downtown Toronto, with a requirement to be in the office at least 2 days a week.

Compensation:

Market rate plus equity options at standard early-stage startup rates.