Jobs in Peterborough, Canada

Note: This is a remote position based in Canada. Candidates need to be Canadian citizens or have work authorization in Canada.

Job Title:Software Developer, Core PlatformLocation:Remote-friendly (based in Montreal, Canada)

About Blaise:Blaise is on a mission to improve public transit around the world using cutting-edge technology. Our on-demand transit platform enables transit agencies to run dynamic, efficient services where routes and schedules adapt in real-time to rider needs. By optimizing transit systems, we help agencies save money, reduce emissions, and deliver better service. We’re working with some of North America’s most innovative municipalities and growing fast. Join us as we revolutionize public transit!

About You:You’re a pragmatic and thoughtful backend developer who loves building scalable systems that solve real-world problems. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and code make a visible impact. You care deeply about clean architecture, data integrity, and maintainable code, and you’re excited to work with modern tools like Node.js, TypeScript, Kafka, and Docker. You’re curious about how complex systems like public transit work, and you're motivated by the chance to make cities more accessible and sustainable. At Blaise Transit, you’ll join a mission-driven team that values autonomy, learning, and doing meaningful work that improves lives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and web services using Node.js, Express, and TypeScript.

• Work on complex relational database design and optimization using MySQL and Sequelize ORM.

• Contribute to our API architecture, documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), and developer tools.

• Collaborate to deliver cross-functional features including scheduling, payments, notifications, and geospatial processing.

• Write automated tests with Jest, Mocha, and Supertest to ensure reliability and maintainability.

• Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical mentorship to other team members.

Our Wish List for You:

• You have 3+ years of experience building scalable backend services in Node.js and TypeScript.

• You have strong knowledge of MySQL (Sequelize.js experience is a plus!).

• You’re deeply familiar with relational databases and can confidently model complex domain logic.

• You care about scalable system design and have worked in cloud-based environments using Docker and CI/CD pipelines.

• You’re an excellent communicator in English (spoken and written), and bonus if you are bilingual (French).

• You enjoy working collaboratively in small teams while known for taking initiative, and thrive in a startup environment.

• You’re curious about how transit works, and want to help shape smarter, more inclusive public transportation.

Perks of Joining Blaise:

• A competitive salary and the possibility of stock options in our growing company.

• Comprehensive benefits plan, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

• Unlimited paid sick days.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation and a flexible work schedule.

• Opportunity to learn and grow rapidly in a fast-paced, impactful environment.

• Fun and dynamic team of transit-loving entrepreneurs.

Why Join Blaise?At Blaise, we value diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. We believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully. If you’re ready to lead with vision, streamline operations, and create real-world impact, this is the role for you.

How to Apply:Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Concevoir, développer et maintenir des API RESTful et des services web à l’aide de Node.js, Express et TypeScript.
• Participer à la conception et à l’optimisation de bases de données relationnelles complexes avec MySQL et l’ORM Sequelize.
• Contribuer à l’architecture de notre API, à la documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI) et aux outils pour développeurs.
• Collaborer à la mise en place de fonctionnalités transversales telles que la planification, les paiements, les notifications et le traitement de données géospatiales.
• Rédiger des tests automatisés avec Jest, Mocha et Supertest pour assurer la fiabilité et la maintenabilité du code.
• Participer aux discussions architecturales et offrir du mentorat technique aux membres de l’équipe.

• Minimum de 3 ans d’expérience en développement de services backend évolutifs avec Node.js et TypeScript.
• Solide connaissance de MySQL (l’expérience avec Sequelize.js est un atout).
• Maîtrise des bases de données relationnelles et capacité à modéliser des logiques métier complexes.
• Connaissance des architectures logicielles évolutives et expérience dans des environnements infonuagiques (cloud) avec Docker et des pipelines CI/CD.
• Excellente communication en anglais (parlé et écrit); le bilinguisme anglais/français est un atout.
• Appréciation du travail en petite équipe et capacité démontrée à prendre des initiatives; vous vous épanouissez dans un environnement de type startup.
• Intérêt marqué pour le fonctionnement du transport collectif et envie de contribuer à un système plus intelligent et inclusif.

• Salaire concurrentiel et possibilité d’options d’achat d’actions dans une entreprise en pleine croissance.
• Régime complet d’assurances (santé, dentaire, vie et invalidité).
• Congés de maladie payés illimités.
• Trois (3) semaines de vacances payées et horaire de travail flexible.
• Occasion d’apprentissage rapide dans un environnement stimulant et à fort impact.
• Équipe dynamique d’entrepreneur·es passionné·es de transport collectif.