Lead Developer

Panorama is rethinking how boards of directors operate. We've moved beyond the outdated reputation of governance software to build a modern, elegant SaaS platform that helps leaders run better meetings, make stronger decisions, and save significant time through automation.

Following strong momentum — including recognition as one of Québec Tech's Top Startup Revelations and winning the IMPACT Prize at Startupfest — we are entering our next stage of growth.

We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Developer (Hands-on) to help scale our product, raise engineering standards, and play a defining role in the future of our company.

This is a role for someone who still loves building every day — and also wants meaningful ownership and real influence.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

This is not a people-manager role detached from code.

You will remain deeply hands-on while leading technical execution, architecture decisions, engineering quality, and team growth. You'll join a focused team where strong ideas move quickly, ownership is real, and your impact will be visible from day one.

YOUR EVERYDAY IMPACT

Lead technical direction

You'll work directly with the founders to shape the long-term technical vision of Panorama. From architecture choices to execution strategy, your voice will carry real weight in how we scale the product, structure systems, and make smart tradeoffs as we grow.

Build across the stack

This is a deeply hands-on role. You'll design, build, and ship meaningful product improvements across the frontend, backend, APIs, infrastructure, and internal tooling — moving fluidly between product ideas and production-ready execution.

Drive product evolution

You won't be isolated from product thinking. You'll collaborate closely with founders and users to identify pain points, challenge assumptions, and turn ideas into elegant solutions that create measurable customer value.

Raise the engineering bar

You'll help establish a culture of craftsmanship and speed. From code quality and architecture patterns to testing discipline and developer experience, you'll improve how engineering gets done across the company.

Mentor and multiply team output

Your impact won't stop with your own contributions. Through thoughtful code reviews, technical coaching, and collaborative problem-solving, you'll help other developers grow stronger and move faster.

Lead AI acceleration

We believe the best engineering teams now combine strong fundamentals with intelligent use of AI. You'll help drive how we use tools like Copilot, Claude Code, and emerging workflows to accelerate delivery, improve quality, reduce repetitive work, and unlock faster experimentation across the team.

Scale for the next stage

As Panorama grows, new technical challenges will emerge: performance, reliability, observability, and complexity management. You'll help ensure our systems are ready before they become bottlenecks.

Strengthen security and trust

Our clients trust us with sensitive governance information. You'll help maintain high standards around reliability, access control, secure development practices, and enterprise readiness.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong track record building and shipping production web applications
• Proven experience leading technical projects or mentoring developers
• Startup or high-growth environment experience is a strong asset

Technical strength

• Deep expertise in TypeScript
• Strong full-stack capabilities with React, Next.js, Node.js, APIs, and databases
• Strong software architecture instincts
• Ability to balance speed with long-term quality

Mindset

• High ownership — you take the problem, not just the ticket
• Product-minded thinking — you care about outcomes, not just output
• Bias for action — you ship, iterate, and learn
• Clear communicator with strong judgment under uncertainty
• Genuinely enjoys helping others grow

Language & location

• Fluent English required
• French is a strong asset
• Able to work in Montréal 2–3 days per week

OUR STACK

• Languages: TypeScript / JavaScript (across the entire stack)
• Frontend: React, Next.js, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn
• Backend: Node.js (Koa / Hono)
• Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Cognito, S3, OpenSearch) and Cloudflare (Workers, Workflows, D1, R2, KV)
• Testing: Cypress and Jest

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Hybrid work model (2–3 days in office, 2–3 remote)
• Office in Place Victoria, surrounded by an ambitious network of entrepreneurs and innovators
• Flexible and generous vacation policy
• Paid time to serve on a board of directors
• Strong learning culture with real ownership from day one
• Coffee, snacks, gym discount at Nautilus Plus Square Victoria, and regular team activities
• The possibility of working from abroad for short periods (conditions apply)

WHY PANORAMA

Panorama is a small team building software for a space where quality actually matters: the boardrooms of nonprofits, hospitals, and growing organizations across Canada. Our clients trust us with sensitive information and high-stakes decisions. That's not pressure — it's purpose.

We won the IMPACT Prize at Startupfest and were named one of Québec Tech's Top Startup Revelations. We're growing, and we're looking for someone who wants to help shape what comes next — not join after it's already been figured out.

If you want real ownership, a modern stack, and a product you can be proud of — let's talk.

Ready to build something that matters?

Send us your resume and a few lines on a technical decision you're proud of — and why at: ***email_hidden*** or apply directly here: