Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Summary

Join VerticalScope, a leading community platform, as a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the growth and improvement of RateMDs.com. This remote role (Canada excluding Quebec) requires expertise in full-stack development using Python and React.js. You will collaborate with a talented team, refactor legacy code, develop new features, and mentor junior engineers. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment within a mission-focused public company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full stack software development
• 5+ years of experience in web application development using Python and javascript
• Experience with an MVC framework such as Django
• Experience with modern JS frameworks such as ReactJS
• Proficiency in CSS & HTML
• Proven experience building robust & scalable web/app services
• Familiarity with relational databases, data modeling, and SQL
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to operate and grow a world-class portfolio of businesses
• Work on RateMDs primarily and support other web properties when on call and as needed
• Write readable, maintainable, testable code
• Gravitate toward simplicity when collaborating on larger architectural visions
• Research, communicate, and advocate for the use of best practices
• Identify and prioritize tech debt and contribute to our engineering roadmap
• Work with our world-class Ad Tech team to implement and grow programmatic advertising systems for our portfolio
• Mentor and coach junior teammates, helping them elevate their skills and careers
• Be on-call on a week-long schedule every eight weeks, rotating with seven other engineers. The on-call schedule is subject to change
• Other related responsibilities and ad hoc projects as negotiated and needed to meet the ongoing needs of the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with online communities, especially forums
• Experience with Postgresql, ElasticSearch, and Redis
• Experience with Google Ad Manager and Programmatic Advertising
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform & CloudFlare

Benefits

• Full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision), including fertility options
• Retirement savings program and HSA/FSA programs
• Flexible working hours and unlimited vacation
• Parental leave top up pay
• Life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)
• Career development stipend
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• High-tech office space and remote work options
• Virtual social events
• Inclusive culture