Backend Engineer – JavaScript (Remote)

About Us
TribalScale is an innovation firm that brings organizations
– from the startup to the enterprise
– into the future.

We build digital products, transform teams, and grow startups.

Were headquartered in Toronto and have offices around the world.

The future is bright, and were always looking for excited technologists to create with us.

Some of the platforms that we work with:
Mobile & Web (iOS, Android)
Voice User Interfaces (Amazon Alexa, Google Home)
Connected Cars and Homes
OTT (Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, tvOS)
About You
You are all about bringing entrepreneurial spirit to join the team.

You have a passion for learning and willingness to work in a pair programming environment.

You focus on using cloud technology and delivering software leveraging eXtreme programming practices.

You will be working with product managers and designers on a cross functional team to build software products and services in an Agile environment.
WHAT YOULL DO:

Work remotely from home during the business hours of 9:00am-5:00pm EST
Pair program with engineers to write production-quality code and deploy software solutions on both client and internal projects
Work with engineering teammates to architect backend solutions and suggest the appropriate cloud services and frameworks to accomplish product goals
Monitor and evaluate the performance of our solutions
Enhance testing platforms, improve test automation, foster software craftsmanship
Surprise and delight customers and partner software engineers

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
3+ years of experience in backend software development primarily with JavaScript and Node.js, however extensive experience with either Java or C# and some JavaScipt/Node.js experience may be considered
3+ years of experience with a variety of database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL
3+ years of experience with deploying cloud-based software solutions with either AWS, GCP, or Azure
1+ year of experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) and eXtreme Programming (XP) practices

BONUS POINTS FOR:

Experience with Event Driven Architecture
Experience with messaging services such as Queueing and Pub/Sub
Experience working on client projects
Highly effective in working with other technical specialists, Product Managers, UI/UX Designers and business partners.
Capable in CI/CD tools and pipelines such as Harness, Jenkins, etc.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative when solving unexpected problems.
Understanding of fundamental data modeling
Experience in development of microservices.

Benefits
STAY HAPPY & HEALTHY

Health benefits: 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
Generous maternity and paternity leave policies
Office closed over Winter holidays
Inkblot mental health partnership with subsidized counselling benefits
GoodLife membership discounts
Annual Professional Development budget

Make Meaningful Connections

Friday socials to cap off a great week
Regular virtual event: game nights, movie nights, group fitness, and more
Company Lunch & Learns, presented by industry speakers
Quarterly team events: axe-throwing, beach day, and more

DIVERSITY
TribalScale is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, able-bodiedness or gender identity.
TribalScale welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.