Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

At Fresh Tracks Canada, we craft tailor-made Canadian vacations for people from all over the world. Since 1996, our team of Canadian Insiders have helped our customers plan their vacations and enjoy life-changing travel experiences.

We believe in keeping our customers front and center in everything we do; in fact, focus on serving our customers is one of our core values. Everyone acts and operates as an owner, treating this business as their own. We raise the bar constantly, embracing that nothing is perfect but continuous improvement is key. Our team is made up of passionate, positive experts who drive healthy collaboration by winning or losing as one, and we bring out the best in each other as a family committed to grow.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer who will develop and maintain scalable backend and frontend systems. The ideal candidate will drive productivity, mentor a team of developers, ensure alignment with organizational business goals, and lead by example to deliver high-quality solutions for in-house built software tools.

This role involves collaborating closely with other engineers, product, technology leads, and business stakeholders to build services and applications that accelerate development efforts. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience with distributed teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain backend and frontend services for our product.
• Lead a team of off-shore contractor software developers, fostering a productive and collaborative environment.
• Drive the implementation of technical solutions in alignment with organizational business goals.
• Ensure the team follows best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to streamline communication and development cycles.
• Own and deliver individual components and services with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and practices to optimize team efficiency.
• Work closely with QAs in testing development work.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors or Masters in computer science or engineering
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with a proven track record in both backend and frontend roles.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring teams in a technical capacity.
• Will be based remotely in Calgary, but will be required to travel to Vancouver throughout the year.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Backend:

• • Proficiency with at least one modern backend stack, such as Python/Django.
  • Microservice design and development, including orchestration and tooling.
  • Event-driven system development with Kafka.
  • Proficiency with testing frameworks and a strong understanding of the testing pyramid.

Frontend:

• • Proficiency in frontend application development using JavaScript and React.
  • Expertise in modern React concepts such as hooks, Next.js, Redux, and Webpack.
  • Experience with component library utilization and maintenance.
  • Proficiency with React testing frameworks and knowledge of the testing pyramid.

General Skills:

• • Familiarity with GraphQL and gRPC protocols.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure providers like AWS or Azure.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and frontend deployment processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Distributed systems development experience.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Prior experience working with remote teams and managing contractor resources.

REWARDS

• 3 weeks vacation (4 weeks after your first year)
• Extended health benefits package
• Applauz Recognition
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
  
• Paid anniversary day off
• "Pawternity leave" days for your new furry family members
  
• Great working hours
• Stylish office location in Vancouver, located close to public transit
• Friendly and fun team environment with company celebrations and social events
• Access to Canadian travel industry discounts!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are an equal opportunity workplace. We strongly encourage applications from racialized individuals, under-represented communities, diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We don't judge based on race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or anything else that you might bring to the table. We don't care about where you went to college, your degree, your age, or what names you might have on your resume. Instead, we're looking for motivated, compassionate people who can execute from the ground up. We also know that everyone has a unique career journey and experience comes in many forms.

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