CoLab Software - Senior Full Stack Developer

• You’re a strong backend engineer who’s comfortable contributing across the stack when needed. • You care about building reliable systems, but you also understand that great software only matters if it solves real customer problems. You know how to balance speed, scalability, and maintainability without becoming dogmatic about any of them. • You likely won’t enjoy this role if: • You prefer highly scoped work with minimal ambiguity • You only want to work in one layer of the stack • You optimize for technical perfection over iteration and learning • You’ll thrive if: • You enjoy owning problems end-to-end • You’re curious about both systems architecture and product experience • You communicate clearly and collaborate well across disciplines • You hold a high technical bar while staying pragmatic and low ego • 7+ years of experience building production software applications • Strong backend development experience with modern languages such as Python and Javascript • Experience building and maintaining APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-based applications • Frontend experience with modern frameworks such as React and TypeScript • Database experience with Postgres and DynamoDB • Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and software architecture • Experience working with relational and/or distributed data systems • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across technical and non-technical audiences • Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with evolving priorities • Experience working on AI-powered products or workflows • Experience with event-driven systems and asynchronous architectures • Experience building products for technical users or enterprise SaaS platforms • Experience with infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering • Experience mentoring developers or leading technical initiatives • The Extra Details • The Extra Details • This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive compensation and stock options • We offer extended health benefits, unlimited paid vacation, and RRSP matching • Our headquarters are in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with flexible hybrid and remote options. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in Canada. • This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in Canada. • Equity Note • 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.