Senior Software Developer

Work with the development team on different projects to build a variety of software tools in the telecommunication space. You will architect, develop and deploy high-quality applications that meet our business objectives. Collaborate with team members to understand software requirements, identify issues, and integrate solutions. Help to establish and implement best practices for the team. This position is a key player in iTel’s efforts to develop a next-generation telecom platform that interacts with our customers in a new way.

1. Research, develop, design, write, and test software code.

2. Design, maintain, and update databases.

3. Conducts troubleshooting, debugging current software systems; makes upgrades as required and develops quality assurance processes.

4. Deploys programs and evaluates user feedback and fulfills user’s needs.

5. Performs tests on processes, prepares documentation and specifications, and ensures proof of concept is validated and effective.

6. Collaborates and communicates with team members and departments to understand business and software requirements.

7. Help team members by answering their questions and providing guidance.  

8. Identifies issues/problems; provides and integrates solutions for resolution.

9. Creates reports, analytics, and metrics on software development, project activities, and outcomes; tracks problems and resolutions.

Why iTel

We're growing rapidly and we're excited about it. We have our sights set high as we've built the largest business internet, voice, and data footprint in Canada. We are using our extensive network to connect people and workplaces across Canada while pushing the boundaries of what is possible combining Canada's largest network with an extensive portfolio of next-generation technologies.

Our team is distributed across Canada, and we are 100% committed to remote work, enabling us to always hire the best person for the job regardless of where they live. We're proud to have integrated the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative environment of a Virtual office. As a leader in innovative technology solutions, we're using the best tools available to empower the close-knit teamwork and supportive, interactive culture that's been key to our success.

Qualifications 

Post-secondary degree in computer science, engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years’ recent, relevant experience mainly focused on building websites using React and RESTful APIs Frameworks (Django, Flask, Rails, Node.js, or similar frameworks).  An equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• 3+ Experience working with ReactJS

• Experience using web frameworks like Nodejs, Rails, Django, flask, fastAPI, rails, etc.

• Experience with writing unit tests and integration tests

• Web fundamentals like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

• RESTful Services design and development

• Experience working with git

• Demonstrates consistency in quality and quantity of code, while handling complex tasks independently from beginning to end

• Strong software development skills with an ability to stay current with the latest technologies

• Possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills as well as creativity and innovation

• Ability to organize work, be accurate, set priorities, multi-task, and work with minimal direction; ability to meet strict deadlines

• Ability to work as a team

• Possesses integrity, confidentiality, and high ethical standards

• Strong knowledge of agile principles and methodologies, data structures, and algorithms

• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles, software testing, and debugging

• Comfortable with giving and receiving feedback, mentoring junior developers

• Comfortable working on multiple projects and context-switching