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. In line with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model. This role is open to applicants located near commuting distance within our Vancouver office. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Software Development.

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
Experience building and maintaining backend services in Scala (preferred), Java, or another JVM/functional language, with strong interest in working in a Scala-based ecosystem.
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

WHO YOU ARE:

Solution seeker: You’re focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward—and you don’t wait to be asked.
Lifelong learner: You have a growth mindset – you’re here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn’t.
Resilient adapter: In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach, and a focus on finding the new opportunity.
Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information.
Critical challenger: You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.
Active communicator: You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively.
Integrated thinker: You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team’s work drives broader organizational goals.
Accountable owner: You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.
Bar-raiser: You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.

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

Step Up: Dare to go beyond the expected to achieve greatness. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place we soar together by respecting each other's individuality, building trust, and showing up for the team. #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.

#LI-NS1 #LI-Remote

Canada Pay Range For This Role

$80,700—$113,100 CAD

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Intermediate Software Developer, Backend

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