Senior Backend Software Developer

Summary

Join The Mobility House (TMH) as a Backend Developer and contribute to the zero-emission transportation revolution. Collaborate with the Lead Developer and Product team to define development strategies and deliver high-quality code for our cloud-based EV charging management software, ChargePilot. You will implement and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, conduct code reviews, and mentor other developers. This role requires expertise in backend development with JavaScript, Typescript, and Node.js, along with experience in AWS services and various databases. The ideal candidate possesses a DevOps mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills. TMH offers competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Proven software development experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Expertise in backend development with JavaScript, Typescript and Node.js
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, etc.)
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL
• Networking and containerization skills (Docker)
• Strong foundation in Software Development fundamentals, and Clean Code principles
• Deep understanding of system design, architecture, and scalability principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills adapted to a fast-paced environment
• Approachable, proactive, resourceful, collaborative, but also works autonomously
• Flexible culturally and logistically, including demonstrated experience collaborating remotely with colleagues across time zones and continents
• Resident of Quebec, legally able to work in Canada without sponsorship, and able to travel internationally (California or Germany) a few times per year

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Developer & Product team to align development priorities and propose system design strategies
• Contribute high-quality (reliable, scalable, and secure) code to our product software, enhancing the effectiveness of Local Controller operations
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure, primarily using AWS
• Conduct code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and maintain thorough documentation: ensure continuous improvement of our tech stack and leave the code in a better state than it was found
• In partnership with the lead developer, mentor other developers

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup experience with a selective product roadmap
• Experience with IoT devices (e.g., PLCs, Raspberry Pi)
• Prior exposure to product management and needs discovery
• Familiarity with North American cybersecurity requirements
• Proficiency in Agile workflow using Jira
• Strong interest in The Mobility House's mission
• Ability and interest in working from our Mile-End office once a week

Benefits

• Competitive compensation – $125,000-$160,000 CAD, with 22 days PTO and other benefits (Offer details contingent on a range of factors, including skills, qualifications and experience)
• Growth opportunity – exposure to crucial new industry, international partners, and senior leaders
• Team building – we host a company wide retreat 2x a year + annual team off-sites
• Open feedback culture – we want to grow as people and help each other to do the same
• Learning opportunities – this is a burgeoning industry, and you’ll gain new knowledge and skills every day
• Flexibility – we work from a Montreal office once a week, and otherwise work from home