Computer Programmer jobs in Canada

Location: Vancouver, Canada (WeWork Burnaby Metrotown) • 2–3 days in office, hybrid schedule. US office: 521 7th St, San Francisco.

Compensation: $180k – $270k USD/year + equity.

Workstream Technologies is a SaaS company focused on hiring, managing, and retaining qualified workers for local businesses. We enable deskless workers to onboard faster with texting, cutting engagement time in half. Our customers include leading brands such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Uber, and FedEx. Backed by Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue, we are Series B and expanding rapidly.

• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to manage tasks, workflows, and clear communication within the team.
• Design and implement high‑performance data models that drive robust HRIS products.
• Lead the transition to an event‑based architecture, optimizing the current stack and integrating new technologies.
• Work across teams to enhance and scale the HRIS, ensuring system reliability and user satisfaction.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching to foster skill development and professional growth.
• Maintain code quality with a bug rate of less than 0.1% in production.
• Increase team productivity by 20% through new tools and streamlined processes.

• 7+ years of industry experience as an individual contributor in full‑stack web development.
• Advanced skills in JavaScript with 4+ years of Node.js experience; Ruby on Rails a nice to have.
• Experience designing and shipping high‑performing data models and products.
• Strong knowledge of event‑based architecture and modern tooling.
• 5+ years using Agile methods (Scrum, Jira), GitHub, DevOps, and rapid iteration.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS) and architectural patterns.
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.

• Passion for effective collaboration within cross‑functional teams.
• History of building influence with Product and Design.
• Experience developing and maintaining large‑scale HRIS‑related products.

• Backend: Ruby on Rails / Node.js
• Frontend: React / TypeScript
• Database: PostgreSQL / Redis / DynamoDB / MongoDB
• Infra: AWS / Terraform / Kubernetes / Protobuf / Kafka / Elasticsearch

• Mission‑driven company focused on empowering deskless workers.
• Early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper‑growth startup.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• WeWork Office amenities and perks.
• Learning/development stipend.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Hybrid office/WFH schedule.

1. AI interview
2. Code assessment
3. Technical assessment
4. On‑site interview
5. Offer negotiation