Full Stack Mobile Engineer

VodaSafe dba AquaEye is a fast-growing company transforming the water rescue industry. Our flagship product, AquaEye®, is a handheld sonar device that helps first responders locate drowning victims faster and more effectively. As we continue to expand our software products to augment our hardware products, we are looking for a full stack developer that can help us build new products and hit critical milestones.

The Full Stack Developer will be reporting to the Software Product Manager and will be contributing to all parts of the full development lifecycle including: ideation, development, testing, release, and maintenance of our upcoming web platform. They will be working closely with the mobile development team to ensure that the web application seamlessly integrates with our mobile products while providing the best experience for our users.

Contribute to and maintain our web application for both client and server side

Participate in the entire development lifecycle from feasibility, build, deploy, test, release, and support

Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of our web platform

Identify and resolve usability and performance issues

Create technical documentation that describes workflows, reasoning behind decisions, and new processes introduced

Create automated tests for the CICD pipeline for new features and functionality for smoother and faster releases

Resolve bugs and identify technical improvements for continued support and maintain of the web platform

Follow best practices for code versioning, unit testing, and CICD

Collaborate with designers and mobile developer to ensure compatibility across all software products

Define specs and requirements with the mobile engineer to ensure applications are using the same data structures and protocols

At least 3 years of experience in developing full-stack web applications

Proficient in JavaScript frameworks for frontend (e.g. React or Angular) and backend (eg. Experience with building within cloud platforms

Experience working with databases (relational, non-relational, and document based)

Proven work in working with DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g. Ability to write clean, robust, and well-documented code using revision control systems (Git)

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent combination of skills and experience

Knowledge of web security best practices and authentication methods

Understanding of web application architecture and design patterns

Experience with mapping software (e.g. Experience with Agile is a plus

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas to technical and non-technical team members

Comfortable in and around open water

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 4 weeks paid vacation plus company closure between Dec 24 – Jan 1.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• VodaSafe is a values-driven company that is deeply committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce.

We recognize that our greatest asset is our team. We welcome diverse perspectives, educational backgrounds and experiences in order to best serve our team, our customers and our community.

Throughout our hiring process, we make certain that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, skin colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet all of the qualifications listed in the job advertisement.