Software Engineer

Summary

Join TRADER Corporation, a Canadian leader in online media and automotive services, as a Full-Stack Web Developer. You will design, develop, and deliver full-stack web solutions using Python and Vue.js or React, integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity. Responsibilities include unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, and participating in on-call rotation. You will need 5+ years of experience in building online software, proficiency in various technologies, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. The role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, pension matching, and various wellness benefits.

Requirements

• Experience working as a full-stack web developer with Python and Vue.js or React
• Hands-on knowledge of SQL and RDBMs fundamentals, particularly Postgres
• Experience writing detailed unit, component and integration tests
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Working knowledge of git or similar VCS, docker, and cloud-based platforms
• Working experience profiling and optimizing software in all levels of the stack, from time-consuming API endpoints to expensive queries, through to inefficient algorithms
• Ability to work in a fully-remote environment, with a distributed team
• Ability to dig into issues and errors and figure out their causes and potential solutions
• Great self-organization and time management skills
• Exceptional written and spoken English
• University degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience building online software. Strong knowledge of website usability and web application architectures
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational storage foundations and their tradeoffs
• Working knowledge of modern security fundamentals and best practices
• Great understanding of agile methodologies in a Kanban delivery environment
• Experience working with a remote, distributed team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and oversee the successful end-to-end delivery of full-stack web solutions, from technical analysis to architecture and implementation, through to unit testing, development, integration testing and documentation
• Providing appropriate testing information and environments to QA engineers and Product Owners, to validate the deliverables meet the desired expectations
• Maintain and improve our engineering standards by participating in thorough code reviews, proposing process changes, and having a proactive attitude towards improvement in all areas of our software delivery lifecycle
• Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure a timely response during production incidents
• Performing root-cause analysis on software defects, to help identify weak spots in processes and tools, with the aim of preventing defects from happening again
• Being an active participant in your team's meetings and processes, providing useful information through efficient communication with Product and Project stakeholders
• Working closely with Product stakeholders in understanding project needs and providing technical advice in the feasibility of solutions as well as alternative options that could be considered

Benefits

• Gym discounts
• Local in-office free gyms
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Weekly virtual wellness events
• Conferences & training budget
• Regular internal training programs
• 3% CPP matching
• Annual bonus structure