Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join NearForm as a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) in a remote position based in Canada! We're hiring for both contract and permanent roles. You'll collaborate directly with clients on impactful projects, utilizing your full-stack expertise. This position requires extensive experience in front-end and back-end technologies, including Node.js, React, and various testing frameworks. If you're passionate about building scalable applications and have strong client-facing skills, we encourage you to apply. NearForm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work flexibility, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We prioritize work-life balance and a positive company culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack software development
• Highly skilled in Node.js, Typescript and server-side frameworks like Express
• Familiar with at least one persistence layer (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
• Proficient in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and GraphQL, with hands-on experience in designing and integrating APIs into client applications
• Expertise in both front-end and back-end testing frameworks, including Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, and others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building rapport, understanding client needs, and effectively translating technical concepts
• Willingness to mentor junior developers, share knowledge, and foster a positive and collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with clients to understand their needs, define project scope, and deliver comprehensive full-stack solutions
• Build robust and scalable applications using front-end (React), back-end (Node.js/Express), and database (MongoDB, PostgreSQL) technologies
• Design and implement well-structured, secure, and high-performance APIs using REST or GraphQL
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and conduct code reviews for junior team members
• Stay current with the latest web development technologies and trends, including exploring emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL and Groq for advanced data querying and manipulation
• In-depth knowledge and extensive use of TypeScript in both front-end and back-end development
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience with mobile development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter

Benefits

• Healthcare and RRSP
• Enjoy a comprehensive paid time off package, encompassing holidays, sick leave, and flexible vacation days
• Work remotely
• Work flexibility
• Receive a home office stipend to help you create a comfortable and productive workspace
• Access a generous professional development budget to support ongoing learning and career growth
• Join a positive and collaborative company culture that places value on work-life balance
• We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy