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The Opportunity
We’re looking for a senior developer that will write code, help influence architecture decisions and really have the chance to shape our technology going forward. There is lots of opportunity for advancement with this position – we’re still small but growing quickly!
Requirements:
A senior full-stack developer with at least 7 years experience who can build tested, robust applications
Strong Javascript skills and experience with a number of frameworks (including React)
Backend experience in one or more platforms (.Net, Rails, etc..)
Depth of real-world experience building applications for clients; that experience has formed strong architectural opinions that are loosely held
Knows what works and, more importantly, has the battle-scars to know what doesn’t
High degree of interpersonal communications ability
Keen to train junior developers and build skills within the team
Enthusiasm and experience writing automated tests; able to evangelize their benefits throughout the organization
Comfortable coding and working in a team environment with multiple source contributors
Has English language fluency with professional quality written and oral communication skills
Nice to have:
Typescript
Has worked with other web development technologies (Django , Grails, ASP.NET MVC, etc.)
Front-end or UX experience
Ecommerce experience
Wordpress or Shopify plugin development experience
Experience building and maintaining devops and infrastructure automation tools (AWS, Heroku)
Some of the technology we use:
Javascript/React
React/Gatsby
Rails/Ruby
Amazon Web Services
Cloudformation or Ansible
Docker/Kubernetes
Git
Python
Google Cloud
About BlackSquare
BlackSquare is the global digital experience leader in the alcohol beverage space. We provide direct to consumer turnkey marketing, operations, logistics, and distribution technology-enabled managed services, as well as ecommerce software as a service (SaaS) and data analytics. We are a relentlessly resourceful group of people. Everyone in the company has the freedom to work independently, to solve problems and to get things done for our clients. It’s that entrepreneurial attitude that underpins everything we do together.
Why Work With Us?
We’re scaling, fast: We are an established company with 10+ years in the high growth field of ecommerce for the alcohol industry. We are now taking that experience global and scaling fast!
We have an amazing team: Our culture is centered on strength in collaboration. Through trust and support, we have built a high performing team that is growing and learning every day. We take the work seriously but not ourselves and are always up for a laugh.
You will be challenged: All our employees have the autonomy to stretch and grow as professionals, pushing themselves to make a real impact. If you are looking for a calm, consistent role where each day is the same then BlackSquare probably isn’t for you.
You can be yourself: We are a remote-first company with flexibility to manage a balance between home and work, whatever that means for you. Every one of our employees enriches our culture by showing up everyday with their unique and authentic selves.
What We Offer
Medical, dental and vision insurance package;
Disability and life insurance;
Employee assistance program;
RRSP matching;
100% remote work environment (with the option of working in our Calgary office if local);
Quarterly in-person or virtual events;
Flexible working hours;
Our Commitment
BlackSquare is committed to building an environment that values diversity, equality and inclusion. Our belief is that we are a place of belonging that recognizes and respects our diversity and provides platforms to learn from each other. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and racialized people, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
Apply Today!
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