Front End Software Developer

At CoLab, we help engineering teams bring life-changing products to the world years sooner. Our product, CoLab, is the world's first Design Engagement System (DES) - a category defining product that Engineering teams use to engage in meaningful, productive design conversations, catch preventable mistakes, and get to market faster. Our customers include the largest engineering organizations in the world such as Ford, Johnson Controls, Komatsu, and Polaris in the industrial equipment, consumer products, automotive, aerospace & defense, and shipbuilding industries.

We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to join a groundbreaking team that drives innovation in the tech industry. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a team that values your unique skills and perspectives. Our supportive and collaborative environment is designed to foster your professional growth and creative problem-solving. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, CoLab Software is where your career can truly thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic and apply even if you don't meet every single qualification—your potential is what matters most to us.

This position will require occasional travel for on-site team meetings in Newfoundland Canada, at least twice per year (primarily in December and June). We recognize that travel can involve personal commitments, and we strive to accommodate individual circumstances, however the expectation is that travel to, and attendance at, the majority of these events is mandatory. Details about travel arrangements and covered expenses will be discussed during the hiring process.

As a Software Developer IV, you are a technology leader and a mentor within your team. You have an in-depth knowledge of the CoLab technology stack and how different components and services interact across the platform. You are a champion of best practices and technical standards, and help guide the team technology direction towards simple, maintainable solutions.

What you'll do:

• Understand complex customer problems and requirements and work in a team to build a solution that adds value for the customer and the product as a whole
• Collaborate with other team members to design and plan complex scopes of work from product requirements and UI/UX designs
• Develop, test, and ship critical user-facing features on a regular basis
• Participate in code reviews and help your team deliver high-quality software
• Champion all aspects of the user's experience, with a focus on clarity and speed
• Contribute to tech technology direction and best practices
• Mentor, support, and be an information source to junior developers
  
  

What you'll need:

• 5+ years of professional, hands-on development experience
• Proficient with JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Hands-on React / React Native, GraphQL and Python experience
• Experience with Git workflow (pull requests, code reviews)
• Passion for working in teams with emphasis on respect and continuous improvement
• Experience with front-end tools such as Webpack, NPM and ESLint would be considered an asset
• Willingness to raise your hand when you see something could be done / built better
• Experience working on SaaS, large-scale distributed systems would be considered an asset
• Consistent track record of building and maintaining highly scalable products would be considered an asset