Junior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Fable, a company focused on making digital products accessible, as a Junior Software Engineer. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to design, develop, and support high-quality features. This role involves full-stack development using technologies like Node.js, MongoDB, Express, React, and AWS. You will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle and contribute to building inclusive digital products. The position is open to Canadian applicants who can work close to the EST time zone. Fable offers a vibrant, growth-oriented environment with benefits including stock options, career progression, professional development, and health/dental benefits.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience (including internships or co-op) developing web applications
• Solid understanding of fundamental software development principles and practices, including writing unit tests
• Eager to learn, and excited to join a startup dedicated to making a positive social impact
• An active learner and problem solver comfortable working in a collaborative and exciting remote startup environment
• Interested in learning about accessibility and following inclusive design practices
• Invested in learning new tools and technologies, and comfortable adjusting to change
• Able to work within bounds of North American time zones, Eastern Time preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software in accordance with our SDLC and engineering best practices
• Participate in full-stack development using technologies such as Node.js, MongoDB, Express, React, AWS, and more
• Develop and maintain accessible, user-friendly front-end features
• Implement scalable and efficient backend services and APIs
• Collaborate within an agile, cross-functional team environment
• Continuously learn and grow by working alongside experienced engineers and pursuing personal development goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
• Full-stack development experience - front-end, back-end, databases, and APIs
• Knowledge about integration testing, continuous integration, design patterns
• Experience writing code in PHP, particularly for Drupal

Benefits

• Stock options
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Health/dental benefits