Remote Junior Product Developer

This role is open to remote based candidates based in Canada with a preference for PST/EST

We’re looking for a Junior Product Developer to join our team and be part of our next stage of growth. As our Junior Product Developer, you’ll contribute to building and improving our Salesforce solutions. You’ll support the development of techniques, patterns, and tools that help the team deliver quality work efficiently. This role is about learning to tackle challenging problems, building strong technical habits, and applying best practices in enterprise software development.

Who we are

At Traction Rec, community is at the heart of everything we do. We empower nonprofit organizations like YMCAs, Jewish Community Centers (JCCs), Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), and Salvation Army Kroc Centers to strengthen their communities through great technology built on the Salesforce platform. By enabling these organizations to deliver their services more efficiently, we help them focus on creating meaningful connections and driving positive change where it matters most.

We believe that business is a powerful force for good. As part of this belief, we’ve committed to the Pledge 1% for the Planet , dedicating 1% of our time, product, profit, or equity to supporting environmental and community causes. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating a positive impact that extends beyond technology.

Our passion for community and innovation has earned us recognition, including:

• Salesforce Nonprofit Sales Partner of the Year and ISV Partner of the Year


• Globe & Mail's Top Growing Companies of 2024 and 2025


• Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 winner 2024


• Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 winner 2024 and 2025

At Traction Rec, we live our values: Community, Authenticity, Impact, Fun, and Growth . As a Living Wage Certified employer in British Columbia, we are dedicated to supporting not just the communities we serve but also the people who make it all happen —our team.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to join a company that puts community first, we’d love to have you on this journey with us. Together, let’s create stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.

Skills

Traction Rec’rs come from a variety of backgrounds, and we’re eager to find people from diverse backgrounds. For this role, you might have:

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience


• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming


• Experience with JavaScript and a front-end development framework


• Ability to create database schemas that represent and support business processes


• Familiarity with an SQL database


• Proficient understanding of code version control tools


• Bonus points if you have experience working with AI coding agents and tools to plan, build, test and ship working code

Salesforce ISV experience not required, we’ll be happy to teach you the platform specifics.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable code


• Participate in monthly “dev days” where we all pair up and build whatever we want


• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as part of tier 3 support during office hours

Compensation

At Traction Rec, we are committed to a fair, market-based and equitable compensation structure. Our market data is refreshed on an annual basis to reflect the most current market conditions.

The starting salary band for this role is $70,000-$75,000 . Starting salaries will vary within this range based on experience, skill level, and internal equity related to the role.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and do not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer.

Our Approach to AI

At Traction Rec, we’re big fans of AI and we embrace it as a tool that helps us work smarter and more creatively. It may even have helped with this job description. That said, our recruiting process is 100% human. From resume review to interviews to job offers, every step is led by real people who care about real people. No bots making hiring decisions here.

If you’re interested, so are we! Send your resume our way, and let’s chat.

At Traction Rec, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we actively seek and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Our hiring process is designed to be fair, welcoming, and respectful to all candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity brings unique perspectives and experiences that can enhance our team and drive innovation, and we are committed to providing equal opportunity and support to all candidates. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to the interview process and join us in building a diverse and inclusive culture at Traction Rec.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of background and reference checks.