Intermediate Software Developer, Frontend/Full Stack

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re looking for a <strong>Intermediate </strong></span><strong>Software Developer, Frontend/Full Stack </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">who can design, build, test, and ship high quality software that delivers value to our customers. You’ll work on a small and agile team that continuously incorporates feedback to refine and improve the products and features you deliver. Your team will own the entire delivery lifecycle from beta releases to production ready, scalable products suitable for new and existing customers. In line with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model. This role is remote and is open to applicants located in British Columbia or Quebec. In this role, you will report to the Director, Software Development. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work within a cross-functional team (including designers, product managers, architects and other developers) to deliver compelling products and services to our customers </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design, write, test, and deploy high quality scalable code </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Implement our technical roadmap as we scale our services and build new products </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain standards of security, reliability, performance, and quality </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work out loud by sharing your experiences and expertise, helping to improve and enhance processes </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take ownership of your work and work autonomously when necessary </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participate in code reviews, and apply software development best practices </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work with the following technologies: Java/Scala, Golang, JavaScript + React, Docker, Kubernetes, MySQL, Mongo, PHP, & Rest APIs</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL NEED:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">A degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and at least proven experience in developing and maintaining software or an equivalent level of education or work experience, and a track record of substantial contributions to software projects with high business impact </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">You are proficient in ideally <strong>Golang and React</strong></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and have a desire to learn other languages. </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">You have experience in software design: you know how to analyze and design features, drive discussions, and propose technical solutions. </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">You have been a solid contributor in teams that have worked on medium-to-large sized projects that had an impact on business; an understanding of SaaS software development practice is considered an asset. </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">You know how to apply best practices to ensure high-quality code (i.e. automated tests; code reviews).</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs </span></li> <li>Self Development: is personally committed to, and actively works to continuously improve</li> <li>Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems</li> <li>Resilience, Tolerance for Change/Ambiguity: can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance work and projects</li> </ul> <div id=":88q.hw" class="fkp8p"> <div id=":8bs.mw" class="tk TmwRj GjkoZd Sn"> <div id=":8bs.ma" class="Tn"> <div class="KL"> <div class="PD IF"> <div id=":8bs.co" class="JL"> <div class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8"> </div> <div id=":8bx.ma" class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8"><span id=":8bx.co" class="tL8wMe EMoHub"><strong>WHO YOU ARE:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Solution seeker: You’re focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward—and you don’t wait to be asked.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Lifelong learner: You have a growth mindset – you’re here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn’t.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Resilient adapter: In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach, and a focus on finding the new opportunity.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Critical challenger: You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Active communicator: You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Integrated thinker: You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team’s work drives broader organizational goals.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Accountable owner: You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.</li> <li class="Mu SP" data-tooltip="January 17, 2019 at 3:05:42 PM UTC-8">Bar-raiser: You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <hr> <div id=":88q.hw" class="fkp8p"> <div id=":8bs.mw" class="tk TmwRj GjkoZd Sn"> <div id=":8bs.ma" class="Tn"> <div class="KL"> <div class="PD IF"> <div id=":8bs.co" class="JL"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Step Up:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Dare to go beyond the expected to achieve greatness. #StepUp</span></p> <p><strong>One Team: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make Hootsuite a place we soar together by respecting each other's individuality, building trust, and showing up for the team. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe</span></p> <p><strong>Customer Obsessed: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed</span></p> <p><strong>Go Fast, Be Agile: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile</span></p> <p><strong>Play to Win: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses</span></p> <p><strong>Neighbours & Allies: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em>Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.</em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">This posting is for a current vacancy for which we are actively hiring.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">#LI-NS1 #LI-Hybrid</span></em></p> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Canada Pay Range For This Role</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$80,700</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$113,100 CAD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Use of AI in Hiring</strong></p> <p>Hootsuite uses artificial intelligence (AI) to support our recruitment process. These tools may assist with screening and assessing applicants and / or summarizing interview feedback. All final hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers who use their professional judgement to review and evaluate relevant candidate information in addition to AI outputs. For more information about how we use AI and your rights, please see our <a href="https://careers.hootsuite.com/privacy-policy/">Careers Privacy Policy.</a></p></div>

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