Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer

Tech companies are hiring in Ottawa! If you’re looking for your next opportunity in tech, Work in Ottawa can help you build a thriving career in the fast-growing technology industry in Canada’s capital.

As an initiative of the city’s economic development agency, Invest Ottawa, Work in Ottawa helps tech firms fill open positions quickly so they can grow and scale faster.

We are excited to partner with Signiant on their search for FullStack Software Developer.

About the company

Signiant is one of the fastest-growing companies in media technology — with customers that span the media and entertainment industry, including Disney, Apple, Amazon, Xbox, Ubisoft, the NHL, NFL, NBA, BBC, Viacom and more. Signiant software plays a crucial role in the global media supply chain, connecting more than 50,000 companies including Hollywood studios, sports teams, broadcasters, streaming platforms, and more.

Signiant’s robust foundation — built on patented file acceleration technology and innovative use of the cloud — has made them both profitable and fast-growing. With their SaaS platform now connected to so many companies around the world, they’re poised for a new era of growth.

They are looking for Agile software developers who have demonstrable skills in collaboration and communication, who can balance feature velocity with high-quality code delivery.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with a “JavaScript everywhere” paradigm, with web frontend and server-side development in the cloud.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a desire to work within a highly collaborative, fast-paced team.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality software, with automated monitoring and recovery.
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have:

• 2+ years of experience in full-stack development, including significant knowledge of NodeJS, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• 5+ years overall software development experience, including building secure software applications.
• Development and implementation of Microservices with a working knowledge of REST APIs.
• Development experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with event-based distributed architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud services (particularly AWS) and serverless technologies.
• React / Redux development or equivalent Angular/Vue experience.

What Signiant Offers you:

• An opportunity to collaborate with other sharp developers in a calm, low-ego environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technology related to full-stack development.
• An opportunity to bring new ideas to life and improve processes and products.
• A learning culture where new approaches to solving problems are encouraged.
• A great benefits package including generous PTO, Development Days, and a flexible hybrid workplace.

If you require any accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to talentteam@investottawa.ca.