Junior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Junior Software Engineer (Fullstack) at PolicyMe, a remote-first startup in Toronto. The role involves building, architecting, and scaling PolicyMe’s platform using technologies like React, Redux, Python, Webpack, Gatsby, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with web development (HTML5/CSS3/ESNext/React/NodeJs)
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Build new and exciting product features in our React-based web application
• Contribute to our custom UI component library using shared npm packages
• Enhance our backend APIs
• Contribute to group technical design discussions

Benefits

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options, and health benefits
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment