Intermediate Software Developer, Backend

We’re looking for a Backend Software Developer 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. This role reports to a Software Development Manager, and is based in Hootsuite’s Vancouver or Toronto office (post COVID19) or remotely across Canada or the US (in accordance with Hootsuite's local employment entities). 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Work within a cross-functional team (including designers, product managers, architects and other developers) to deliver compelling products and services to our customers
• Design, write, test, and deploy high quality scalable code 
• Implement our technical roadmap as we scale our services and build new products
• Maintain standards of security, reliability, performance, and quality 
• Work out loud by sharing your experiences and expertise, helping to improve and enhance processes 
• Take ownership of your work and work autonomously when necessary 
• Participate in code reviews, and apply software development best practices
• Work with the following technologies: Java/Scala, Golang, JavaScript + React, Docker, Kubernetes, MySQL, Mongo, PHP, & Rest APIs

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• 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 
• You are proficient in at least one programming language, ideally Scala or Java, and have a desire to learn other languages. 
• You have experience in software design: you know how to analyze and design features, drive discussions, and propose technical solutions. 
• 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. 
• You know how to apply best practices to ensure high-quality code (i.e. automated tests; code reviews).
• Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding 
• Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
• Self Development: is personally committed to, and actively works to continuously improve
• 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
• Resilience, Tolerance for Change/Ambiguity: can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance work and projects

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

Step Up: Show the world what it looks like to live and work by these guiding principles. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best  work without compromising who they are. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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