Speer Technologies is a dynamic technology hub based in Toronto, partnered with some of the largest technology incubators in the Greater Toronto Area. We are a team of passionate innovators and open-minded thinkers, dedicated to building groundbreaking technologies. Our products are on the path to receiving FDA and ADA approvals or provisional patents, with partnerships spanning Italy, Germany, California, and France.
As a startup, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to push boundaries. Our fast-paced environment offers exposure to a variety of programming languages, software, and work environments, ensuring a rich learning experience. We provide ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.
Speer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Please advise Speer of any accommodations you may require to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Why Speer Technologies?
Growth Opportunities: We offer the chance to grow with the company and take on new responsibilities as we expand.
Dynamic Environment: Our fast-paced startup environment ensures no two days are the same.
Innovation: Be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology and making a real impact.
Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
Overview
Develop visually appealing front-end/back-end website architecture, including mock-ups and wireframes from our UX and UI designers.
Maintain, improve, and test our web and mobile applications.
Develop functional databases, applications, and servers to support the website on the back end.
Give and receive constructive feedback on your team’s work via code reviews and testing.
Effectively contribute suggestions and new ideas to enhance performance and usability.
Keep your skills up-to-date and make recommendations on software approaches, architectures, and vendors.
Aspire to take a high degree of code, process, and delivery responsibility.
Enthused to work in an agile / high-paced environment where code backed by automated tests is shipped into production frequently.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to plan, design, and execute sprints
Responsibilities
Develop and implement low-latency, highly performant server-side components by writing efficient, reusable, and maintainable code.
Collaborate with team members to contribute to improvements in process and infrastructure.
Leverage available tools/systems to proactively identify and resolve defects.
Implement effective security protocols and data protection measures.
Work with frontend developers on the integration of application elements
Skills Required
Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Comfortable with React.
Experience working in diverse teams.
Must have at least 1 year of experience working as a Back-end developer.
Proficient level of Node.js experience with components, classes and associated technologies.
Good knowledge of popular node libraries/components in open source community.
Brainstorm, concept, and collaborate with architects, front-end, and product team to come up with practical application solutions.
Following and implementing the latest coding trends, tricks/hacks and best practices along with conveying the message to the other team members.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people.
Familiarity integrating with external APIs and SDKs.
Strong skills writing testable and maintainable code.
Strong foundation with unit testing.
Good understanding of asynchronous programming.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Experience with MongoDb and Redis data storage solutions, or other DB solutions.
Collaborate with team members to contribute to improvements in process and infrastructure.
Leverage available tools/systems to proactively identify and resolve defects.
Implement effective security protocols and data protection measures.
Work with frontend developers on the integration of application elements.
Preferred Skills
Node.js, Typescript, JavaScript, Express.js, MondoDb, Redis, Jest, Yarn and related technologies.
React.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Jest, Yarn and related technologies.
An Agile mindset with experience working in Agile environment.
Swift/Kotlin experience.
A spirit of collaboration and transparent communication.
A natural curiosity for new scripting languages , frameworks and technologies.
High personal code/development standards (peer testing, unit testing, documentation, etc).
Team spirit and a sense of humour is always great!
Fluency in French is an asset.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $50,000–$100,000 a year
Flexible language requirement: French not required
