Backend Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Vetster, a rapidly growing veterinary telehealth and pet care marketplace. The role involves developing product features, collaborating with cross-discipline teams, mentoring junior engineers, and working with Laravel, APIs, databases, cloud architectures, automated testing, and source control systems. Benefits include unlimited access to Vetster services for pets, a dog-friendly office environment, comprehensive health and dental benefits, competitive salary, RRSP matching, Employee Stock Option Plan, opportunities for career growth and international assignments, and a culture of inclusivity.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years in application design, development, and testing, preferably with Laravel
• Proficiency in API development (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC) and database systems (relational and NoSQL)
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, preferably AWS
• Comprehensive experience in automated testing and source control systems, particularly Git
• Excellent communication skills and experience in a fast-paced, agile environment

Responsibilities

• Engage in the entire development lifecycle, from design through deployment to maintenance
• Collaborate with teams across Product, UX Design, User Research, and Data Engineering to develop exceptional digital experiences
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, striving for excellence in development standards
• Deliver high-quality code in an agile environment, working collaboratively with the team
• Define business and product requirements, assess technical feasibility, and drive solutions
• Mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to enhance team capability
• Manage the operational aspects of applications, including incident response and maintenance

Benefits

• Unlimited access to Vetster for your pets
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Generous vacation and personal day policy
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Competitive salary with market alignment
• RRSP matching and Employee Stock Option Plan
• Opportunities for career growth and international assignments
• A culture of inclusivity, equity, and team engagement